TrueRL

Modifies deceptive links to point to where they say they do.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-04-02
Users: 18
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.6 (Last updated: 2014-12-29)
Creation date: 2014-12-29
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 18.62K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

TrueRL helps solve the problem of links that look like they'll take you to one URL and then wind up taking you to another (perhaps a redirect that includes tracking ids, or a completely different site).

It does this in a number of ways:

  1. If a link's display text is a URL, but the actual link URL is different, it will change the link URL to match the displayed URL.

  2. If a link's title text is a URL, but the actual link URL is different, it will change the link URL to match the title.

  3. If a link's URL changes, but the new URL contains the old URL (for example, with added tracking IDs), it will be reverted to the original URL automatically.

Extension safety

Risk impact

TrueRL requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

TrueRL may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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