Twitter Link Expander

Replaces all shortened t.co links with actual links so that users can click links on Twitter pages without being tracked and allows an alternative to opt out of link shortening. Please note currently it only works on twitter.com pages.

Twitter Link Expander - Firefox Add-on

Twitter Link Expander is a Firefox add-on that replaces shortened links on Twitter pages, allows users to opt out of link shortening, and enables clicking links without being tracked.

Add-on stats

Users: 31
-2
Rating: 3.00
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Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2019-11-24)
Creation date: 2014-11-23
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 42.90K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This extension addresses the privacy concern of links tracking on Twitter pages, a freedom to Opt-out of link shortening service and converts shorterned links on twitter pages as normal links. It does not make use of any 3rd pary service for link expansion.

Please note that this extension currently only works on twitter.com pages.

User reviews

Does not work on tweetdeck.twitter.com
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Twitter Link Expander requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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