# Rapid Url

> Type 'go' followed by a defined key and then optionally a search text into the url bar and get redirected \[ eg. go yt seventh wonder ==\> https://www.youtube.com/results?search\_query=seventh+wonder \]

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/rapid-url](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rapid-url)

## Overview

- **ID:** `rapid-url`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Firefox user 13673027
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Version:** 1.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-26
- **First published:** 2018-11-08
- **Size:** 139 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/rapid-url/)

## Description

Rapid Url is a useful Firefox add-on that allows users to easily perform redirects and searches by typing 'go' followed by a key and optional search text in the URL bar. With this add-on, users can save time and effortlessly navigate to their desired websites or conduct searches without the need for multiple clicks or tabs.

## Rankings

- #141,066 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `search`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/rapid-url)