Shorten me - URL Shortener

Shortens links and current tab's url using a short-url service.
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Shorten me is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to quickly shorten URLs with a simple button and right-click context menu. It uses a custom short-url service after bit.ly changed plans, ensuring continuous URL shortening functionality. Users can effortlessly shorten links directly from the context menu or the current tab's URL, with configurable options to customize behavior.

The extension prioritizes privacy—developers pledge not to use, sell, or monitor data collected during URL shortening. With a minimal footprint of just 11kB of JavaScript, Shorten me offers an efficient, privacy-conscious way to shorten URLs directly in your browser. The source code is openly available on GitHub for transparency and contributions.

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By:
André Veríssimo
Daily users:
392 4
Rating:
3.39
(33)
Version:
3.0.3 Last updated: 2024-06-13
Version code:
5758468
Creation date:
2017-05-31
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • clipboardWrite
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • storage
Size:
36.36KB
Email:
sh*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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# 5,144 ▲ 47
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User reviews

Pros
  • Works well with Firefox Quantum
  • Easy to use with one click
  • Can be used to shorten current page or selected link
Cons
  • Issues with Google URL shortener no longer being supported
  • Does not work with Firefox 56
  • Some users experienced problems with copying short links to clipboard
Recent reviews
Since the June, 2024 update, it works perfectly. Thanks for maintaining the extension André.
by st*****, 2024-06-10
Not working
by bb*****, 2023-01-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact
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Shorten me - URL Shortener requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Browser Add-ons, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Shorten me - URL Shortener is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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