# TinyURL

> A one-click tool to generate a tiny URL (tinyurl.com or is.gd) from your current URL and automatically copy it to the clipboard.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/tiny\_url](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tiny_url)

## Overview

- **ID:** `tiny_url`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Robert A Moreno II
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 1,269
- **Weekly downloads:** 10
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (16 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.7.27
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-27
- **First published:** 2019-09-22
- **Size:** 21 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tiny_url/)
- **Website:** [https://bytecrafter.net/tinyurl/firefox.html](https://bytecrafter.net/tinyurl/firefox.html)

## Description

TinyURL is a powerful Chrome extension designed for quick and effortless URL shortening. With just one click, it converts your current tab's long URL into a compact, shareable link via trusted services like tinyurl.com or is.gd, then copies it automatically to your clipboard for immediate use.

This extension prioritizes speed and simplicity, eliminating extra steps or pop-ups. It offers optional unobtrusive notifications confirming when a URL has been copied. Permissions are carefully managed to support reading and writing clipboard data, accessing browser tabs, and displaying notifications without compromising your browsing experience. Perfect for anyone needing to share neat, reliable links swiftly from their browser.

## Rankings

- #2,900 — Overall
- #214 — analytics

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `clipboardRead`
- `clipboardWrite`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`

### Host permissions

- `https://tinyurl.com/*`
- `https://api.tinyurl.com/*`
- `https://is.gd/*`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High 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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## Review summary

User reviews largely praise TinyURL for being simple, fast, and easy to use. It quickly shortens the current tab’s URL and copies it to the clipboard, with a convenient toolbar icon and popup notifications. Several reviewers also value support for additional shorteners (notably is.gd) and a responsive maintainer. Some concerns mention privacy (VigLink cookies) and external TinyURL API changes that may cause delays or require updates. Feature suggestions include clipboard auto-creation, default notifications, redirect options, and custom TinyURLs.

### Pros

- Easy to use and simple interface.
- Quickly shortens the current tab and copies the short URL to the clipboard.
- Convenient features like a toolbar icon and popup notifications.
- Supports multiple shorteners (including is.gd) and shows a responsive maintainer.
- Helps share long URLs (e.g., Zoom links).

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