Link Shortener
Click the extension icon on the toolbar to shorten the current page or right-clicking on any link to create a short URL. Short links automatically copy to your clipboard. QR codes are also created for all short links. Start using Url Shortener today!
What is Link Shortener?
Link Shortener is a Firefox extension that effectively shortens and manages URL links. With customizable API keys for various link shortener services such as T.LY, Bitly, and Rebrandly, users can set link expiration by date or clicks and even use their own domain with Rebrandly API. Short links are automatically copied onto the clipboard for easy sharing, and right-click-enabled functions offer further convenience. Moreover, this extension creates a shareable QR code for each short link and demands limited permissions - thus ensuring user security.
Add-on stats
By: Tim
Rating: 4.19
(26)
Creation date: 2018-03-31
Weekly download count: 52
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- clipboardWrite
- contextMenus
- storage
Size: 867.87K
Email: su*****@t.ly
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 1586
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Add-on summary
★ Easily shorten any link ★ Set link expiration by date or clicks (T.LY only) ★ Add your own T.LY API key ★ Add your own Bitly API key ★ Use your own custom domain name with the Rebrandly API ★ Automatically copies URL to clipboard ★ Right-click to shorten URL and copy to clipboard ★ Limited permissions ★ Supports T.LY, JPEG.LY Bitly, Rebrandly, TinyUrl, isgd and many more link shortener services ★ Shareable QR code
Questions/Feature request: https://timleland.com/link-shortener-extension/
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Quick and simple to use
- Creates very short URLs easily
- Works well with multiple URL shortening services
- Responsive developer who addresses user issues
- Excellent overall performance and functionality
Cons
- Random freezing issues for some users
- Cannot delete history of shortened links
- Does not recognize previously shortened links
- Not always generating clickable links
- Issues with T.LY API key requirements
Most mentioned
- User-friendly and straightforward
- Common issues with T.LY and link recognition
- Problems with copying links from the context menu
- Desire for keyboard shortcuts
- Support for self-hosted link shorteners
Recent reviews
Quick and simple. Thanks so much!
by Firefox user 18591868, 2024-09-11
Was ein geiles teil t.ly ist der beste shorter den ich kenne grandios!
by BalthasarBH, 2023-12-01
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Link Shortener requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Link Shortener has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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