Merlin
Link Unshorten

Link Unshorten

Easily Unshorten any Url!

What is Link Unshorten?
Link Unshorten is a browser add-on called 'Link Unshorten' that allows users to easily unshorten any URL. It automatically identifies short URLs and reveals their true destination, allowing users to verify and protect themselves from potentially dangerous links. With features like previewing the destination URL, seeing a screenshot preview of the site, transparent browsing, and malware protection, Link Unshorten ensures the safety and security of its users while navigating the web.
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Users: 321 ▲ 1
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 0.0.96 (Last updated: 2020-12-31)
Creation date: 2020-12-31
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 809.12K
URLs: Website
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Summary
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Easily Unshorten any Url! Short URLs can disguise a malicious or inappropriate site. Link Unshorten automatically identifies short URLs and will uncover the short Url's destination. Link Unshorten works with any URL created using popular URL shortening services, such as T.LY, TinyURL, Bit.ly, Tiny.cc, T.co, Goo.gl, and many more. Protect yourself from short URLs that could potentially be dangerous. Link Unshortener include security checks for every short link. These security checks allow you to verify if a redirect link is going to a safe site. Use those security checks before proceeding to the final destination.

Features

  • Preview the destination URL for any short URL
  • See a screenshot preview of the site
  • Transparent Browsing
  • Malware Protection
User reviews
Very useful extension. Prevents you from getting redirected to some malware infested website
by Krishnendu, 2022-08-26
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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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