URL Shortcut

Allows users to create shortcuts that, when entered into the URL bar, will redirect them to the preset page.

URL Shortcut: Efficient Web Navigation | Chrome Extension

'URL Shortcut' is a Chrome extension that is designed to simplify and speed up website navigation. By allowing users to create custom shortcuts for frequently visited websites, the extension works to streamline web browsing. Therefore, rather than typing out a full URL, a user simply enters a preset shortcut into the search bar. The updates have made it more user-friendly with features such as support for match prefixes and automatic field addition.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 584
5
Rating: 3.00
(3)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2016-08-15)
Creation date: 2016-08-15
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 19.95K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 36,607 ▼ 16
Other rankings
#24948 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 774 #169 in shortcut keyword 12 ▲ 70

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

DOES NOT WORK - any terms I saved end up getting fed to the search engine.
by Hector A Parayuelos, 2019-08-16
great concept unfortunately not working it redirectes me to search engine.
by gowtham, 2018-05-27
Great job. This works perfectly and saves a LOT of time. Did you put the code on Github somewhere for people to contribute?
by Anthony Rey, 2017-11-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of URL Shortcut. Use it at your own risk.

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