Replace URL

Replace URL in the address bar.
What is Replace URL?
"Replace URL" is a Chrome extension that allows users to automatically substitute certain words or phrases in the URL with predetermined new words. Users can set these preferences in the option page. By simply clicking on the extension's icon, they are quickly redirected to the updated URL. This extension accelerates browsing by eliminating the need to manually change URLs.
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Extension stats

By: decoy123
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.10 (21)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2022-09-24)
Creation date: 2017-04-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 175.10K

Ranking

# 20985 ▼ 201
Other rankings
#24992 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 8 #10 in replace keyword 20 ▲ 1 #166 in address keyword 29 ▲ 28

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Replace URL replace the specified words with new words in the address bar.

  1. Please specify old words(or regular expressions) and new words on option page.

  2. Click this extension's icon. And automatically move to the new URL.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as advertised
  • Useful for specific URL replacements
  • Gets the job done
  • Easy to use for rewriting URLs
  • Simplicity in functionality
Cons
  • Doesn't work for many users
  • Lacks an automatic replacement option
  • Requires manual clicking of the extension icon
  • Insufficient instructions for use
  • Only works on pasted/written URLs, not links
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Wishes for an automatic replacement feature
  • Needs better instructions
  • Works as intended
  • Lacks wildcard functionality
Recent reviews
first it works as it said thanks, but it has one thing can be automatic whatever it matched i mean no need to click the button of the extension to replace
by mohamed saeed, 2024-06-11
Doesn't work
by al justiet, 2024-04-24
I wish the whole process was automated and I didn't have to press the icon every single time. But even as it is, it's pretty useful.
by Simple Guy, 2024-04-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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