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

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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

Email: de*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 20408 ▼ 822

Other rankings

#24495 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 11 #8 in replace keyword 18 #175 in address keyword 21 ▲ 5

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

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

Please specify old words(or regular expressions) and new words on option page.
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 and effectively replaces URLs
Simple to use and does the job well
Useful for rewriting URLs for specific needs
Users appreciate the extension for its functionality
Positive feedback on ease of use

Cons

Doesn't work for many users
Lacks an automatic replacement feature
Only works on pasted/written URLs, not clickable links
Instructions are unclear, causing confusion about its usage
Needs to specify the regex syntax used

Most mentioned

Doesn't work
Wish for automatic replacement functionality
Works well but could be improved
Could use better instructions
Functionality for specific sites desired

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

mohamed saeed, 2024-06-11

Doesn't work

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.

Simple Guy, 2024-04-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Replace URL may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.