URL in a Box

URL in a Box

Puts a URL in a browser action or sidebar

What is URL in a Box?
URL in a Box is a Firefox add-on that allows you to conveniently put a URL in a browser action or sidebar. It was created based on a Reddit post and can be customized to display any webpage. Simply set the page in the options and enjoy easy access to your favorite websites. The add-on uses an icon from Material Design Icons.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 19 ▲ 1
Rating: 3.67 (6)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2018-08-09)
Creation date: 2017-04-04
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 13.43K
URLs: Website
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Merlin
Summary

Created because of this reddit post. Set the page to appear in the browser action or sidebar in the options page. The default is Wikipedia. Some pages might not work well.

The icon is from Material Design Icons

User reviews
by John01, 2022-01-03

Zu Jedem Topf gibt es EINEN DeckeL (oderETWAnicht?). There is a lid for each pot (or not?).

I can only enter the URL to open from addon preferences!? Add a way to enter the URL for sidebar or toolbar, any URL you want at the moment, and I'll rate higher.
by robsku, 2020-02-23
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Safety
Risk impact

URL in a Box is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

URL in a Box has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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