WEAlias Firefox

WEAlias

By: flibio
With this extension you can configure keywords to fast access to URLs you decide. Inspired by URL Alias.

Features & Capabilities

WEAlias is a Firefox extension that allows users to define custom keyword aliases for quick access to any URL. Inspired by the legacy URL Alias add-on, WEAlias supports simple keyword-to-URL mappings and dynamic substitutions where keywords can be combined with additional parameters to form specific URLs on the fly. Users can input aliases directly in the URL bar, use popup input boxes with quick keyboard shortcuts, or open a dedicated input tab, making URL navigation faster and more efficient.

Key features include a FastAdd mode to bind aliases to the current page URL easily, options to open URLs in new tabs, and flexibility in alias definitions. The extension addresses Firefox's current webextension API limitations with creative input methods, while acknowledging some known issues like input box autofocus behavior. Overall, WEAlias is a powerful and customizable tool to enhance your browsing workflow by turning complex URLs into memorable shortcuts.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
flibio
Daily users:
110 1
Rating:
4.40
(15)
Version:
1.8resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:
5729916
Creation date:
2018-01-15
Risk:
Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
Size:
19.73KB
Email:
fl*****@gmail.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-18
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
flibio
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wealias/
Email:
fl*****@gmail.com

User Reviews

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Is WEAlias Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

WEAlias does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low Allows usage of omnibox input, negligible risk as it pertains largely to user input enhancements.
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 Add-ons Store, 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.

WEAlias has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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