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.

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

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Extension summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 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
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 may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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