URL Alias

URL Alias allows the user to define a short alias for a url, in order to access websites faster from the address bar.
What is URL Alias?
URL Alias is a Firefox add-on that allows users to create short aliases for URLs in order to access websites faster. With a button on the address bar, users can easily create and manage aliases. Simply prefix the alias with a slash (/) in the address bar to quickly navigate to the desired website. Existing aliases can be viewed and edited via the extensions popup. Experience faster and more efficient browsing with URL Alias!

Add-on stats

By: Merve
Users: 53
Rating: 4.40 (5)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2021-10-23)
Creation date: 2020-01-26
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Size: 103.16K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

URL Alias (v1.5)
2.33 (3) 201
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Add-on summary

  • Users are able to create aliases the same way they can create bookmarks: with a button on the address bar.
  • When entering the alias in the address bar, it needs to be prefixed with a slash (/).
  • Existing aliases can be viewed & edited by opening the extensions popup in the address bar and clicking the link 'My aliases'

User reviews

This doesn't appear to be working in Firefox 125 on Windows. I gave 3 stars because I might be doing something wrong, but I really like the idea and how clean it looks to have been implemented.
by Notmare, 2024-05-07

by Benson., 2023-12-30
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

URL Alias requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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