# Short URL app

> shrturl.app is a fast, reliable and free service to reduce a long URL. Use our app to shorten a long URL for sharing.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `short-url-app`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Short URL
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 60
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-11
- **First published:** 2023-02-05
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/short-url-app/)
- **Website:** [https://shrturl.app](https://shrturl.app/)

## Description

The Short URL app is a fast, reliable, and free Chrome extension designed to simplify sharing long URLs. It automatically detects the URL of your current active tab and allows you to generate a unique short URL with just a button click. This streamlined process ensures quick creation of shareable links, enhancing your browsing and sharing experience.

For a comprehensive and full-featured experience, users are encouraged to visit the official website at [shrturl.app](https://shrturl.app), where additional services and options are available. Whether you need to condense lengthy URLs for social media, emails, or messaging, Short URL app offers a hassle-free solution directly from your browser.

## Rankings

- #15,016 — Overall
- #31 — app
- #36 — apps
- #73 — shoot
- #150 — reduce

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `identity`
- `https://shrturl.app/*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: shrturl.app
- 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/short-url-app)