Link Unshorten

Easily Unshorten any Url! Short URLs can disguise a malicious or inappropriate site. Link Unshorten automatically identifies short URLs and will uncover the short URLs destination.
What is Link Unshorten?
Link Unshorten is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily unshorten any URL and preview the destination site. It automatically identifies short URLs and checks for security threats, providing you with a safer browsing experience.

Add-on stats

By: Tim
Users: 90
Rating: 2.33 (3)
Version: 0.0.98 (Last updated: 2021-01-06)
Creation date: 2021-01-06
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 816.77K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Link Unshortener (v1.0.5)
3.75 (12) 996
Link Unshorten (v0.0.96)
5.00 (1) 322
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Add-on summary

Features

  • Preview the destination URL for any short URL
  • See a screenshot preview of the site
  • Security checks on malicious links

User reviews

Doesn't work as of March 2024
by Chanith6.9, 2024-03-01
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Link Unshorten is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Link Unshorten if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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