# Short URL Expander

> Adds an Expand Shortened URLs item to the context menu. Links on the page that contain shortened URLs will be resolved and replaced with their final URL.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `short-url-expander`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** James Mazikowski
- **Category:** web-development,appearance,other
- **Daily users:** 86
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (5 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.3resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-03-19
- **Size:** 9.82 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/short-url-expander/)

## Description

Short URL Expander is a handy Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by allowing you to expand shortened URLs quickly and easily. By adding an "Expand Shortened URLs" option to your right-click context menu, this tool resolves shortened links on any webpage and replaces them with their final, expanded URLs. This feature helps you see where a link really leads before clicking, improving security and transparency.

Designed to work seamlessly on any page, Short URL Expander saves you time and protects you from potential phishing or misleading links often hidden by URL shorteners. Its simple interface and efficient performance make it an essential tool for users who want greater control over the links they interact with online.

## Rankings

- #12,426 — Overall
- #4 — text expander
- #12 — expand
- #58 — shoot

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `contextMenus`
- `https://unshorten.me/`
- `webRequest`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows the extension to observe and analyze traffic in flight for the selected hosts.
- 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-expander)