# safer-links

> Blocks the .zip and .mov domains also blocks links using unicode / look alikes has the option to be disabled and to whitelist domains

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/safer-links](https://chrome-stats.com/d/safer-links)

## Overview

- **ID:** `safer-links`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lyraik
- **Category:** privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-05-21
- **First published:** 2023-05-20
- **Size:** 22 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/safer-links/)

## Description

safer-links is a Firefox add-on that enhances browsing security by blocking .zip and .mov domains, as well as links using unicode or look-alike characters. It can be disabled and allows you to whitelist trusted domains.

## Rankings

- #129,234 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `<all_urls>`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- 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/safer-links)