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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Add-on stats

Users: 367 ▲ 40
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

Ranking

# 6921 ▲ 337

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Add-on 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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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Link Unshorten requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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