XRef - URL Shortener Firefox

XRef - URL Shortener

By: XRef
Takes a long URL and creates a short version that redirects to it.

Features & Capabilities

This extension allows the user to right click over a link or anywhere in the page and request the creation of a short Url for that particular link or the current page's url, the new short link is copy to the clipboard.

This functionality is backup by the services provided by the site https://xref.ws, there is not need to create an account, the service is free of charge.

The last ten shortened Urls are accessible through the extension's icon, from there, the user can quick jump to the target or copy the short version.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
XRef
Daily users:
1
Rating:
5.00
(2)
Version:
1.0 Last updated: 2021-07-13
Version code:
5264851
Creation date:
2021-07-13
Risk:
High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
Content scripts matches:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
19.27KB
Email:
xr*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-06
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
XRef
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/xref-url-shortener/
Email:
xr*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://xref.ws/

User Reviews

Great Service and Plugin, No Accounts 100/10
by Ca*****, 2021-07-13

by Er*****, 2021-07-13
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Is XRef - URL Shortener Safe?

Risk impact
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XRef - 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 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.

XRef - 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 website URL may be invalid
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