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!
Link Shortener: Simplified URL Shortening Firefox Add-on
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
Weekly download count: 33
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- clipboardWrite
- contextMenus
- storage
Size: 867.87K
Email: su*****@t.ly
URLs: Website
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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
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Saves time by shortening URLs without visiting other sites.
- Works quickly and efficiently as advertised.
- The developer is responsive to user inquiries and fixes issues promptly.
- Simple and straightforward interface.
- Automatically copies shortened links to the clipboard.
Cons
- Occasional freezing when enabled, causing interruptions in browser performance.
- Lacks the ability to delete history of shortened links, making it permanently accessible.
- Inability to create clickable links directly after shortening, requiring additional steps to modify them.
- Has issues with certain platforms (e.g., Twitter crashing when using shortened links).
- Experiences problems with consistent link shortening, copying the same shortened URL for different links.
Most mentioned
- Developer responsiveness and effective fixes for issues.
- Shortening process is user-friendly and efficient.
- Issues with freezing and performance when the add-on is enabled.
User reviews
Saves me a lot of headaches, works as it should. Better than having to go to another site, make the shortened URL etc..
by BanHammer, 2025-01-21
The option of including the "HTTPS" should be enabled by default. Other than that, it's an excellent addon.
by Anonymous, 2024-11-28
Quick and simple. Thanks so much!
by Firefox user 18591868, 2024-09-11
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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