Telephone Number Detection

Automatically convert phone numbers into clickable links, compatible with many telephony applications.
What is Telephone Number Detection?
"Telephone Number Detection" is a Firefox add-on that can recognize phone numbers on webpages and convert them into clickable links. This tool is compatible with various telephony applications. To use this add-on, users need software that can process links prefaced with protocols such as Dial, Tel, CallTo, UCDial, SIP, or Skype.

Add-on stats

Users: 1,534 ▲ 51
Rating: 4.16 (38)
Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2020-10-30)
Creation date: 2017-11-30
Weekly download count: 23
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 65.15K

Other platforms

Telephone Number Detection (v1.3.3)
4.06 (49) 40,000
Telephone Number Detection (v1.2.5)
3.70 (3) 11,684
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Add-on summary

Automatically convert phone numbers into clickable links, compatible with many telephony applications.

This add-on requires that you have software capable of handling links prefaced with at least one of the following:

  • Dial:
  • Tel:
  • CallTo:
  • UCDial:
  • SIP:
  • Skype:

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
  • Works well
  • Allows me to directly click on phone numbers
  • Excellent app
  • Great
Cons
  • Does not detect a specific phone number format (123.456.7890)
  • Number recognition needs improvement
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Excellent app
  • Great
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Telephone Number Detection requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Telephone Number Detection has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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