URL Alias

Set URL aliases ('m/' goes to 'mail.google.com')
What is URL Alias?
URL Alias is a Chrome extension that allows users to set alias for frequently visited URLs. For example, it can redirect the alias 'm/' to 'mail.google.com', making browsing easier and faster. It also supports dynamic aliases using ### as a placeholder. The settings are synced with your Google account, and thus preserved even if you switch computers. The extension aims to optimize your web browsing experience by reducing the time taken to type long URLs.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.50 (10)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2015-08-27)
Creation date: 2015-08-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 23.09K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

A handy Chrome extension to set URL aliases. ("m/" goes to "mail.google.com" etc)

Features

Static aliases

m (Alias) -> https://mail.google.com (Redirect)

Dynamic aliases

You can use ### as a placeholder and anything matching that pattern will be replaced. Example: --- r/### (Alias) -> http://reddit.com/r/### (Redirect)

Aliases synced with Google Account

All settings are synced with Google and available even if you change computers.

Source: https://github.com/karan/chrome-url-alias

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Still works for some users
  • Cloud-based, extensible functionality
  • Useful aliasing capabilities
Cons
  • Many reports of it not working
  • Issues with non-Latin characters
  • Lack of support or updates
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't seem to work anymore
  • Still works :)
  • Thanks for this extension. :)
Recent reviews
still works :)
by Nirav, 2023-09-15

Sure wish this still worked. it should probably be removed from Chrome if it isn't going to be fixed :-( It looks like it should work except that ... it just doesn't do anything. very sad.
by Richard Bateman, 2023-01-14

Doesn't seem to work any more.
by Nicolas Cardiles, 2020-09-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

URL Alias requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

URL Alias has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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