URL Alias

URL Alias allows the user to define a short alias for a url, in order to access websites faster from the address bar.

URL Alias - Faster Access to Websites

URL Alias is a Firefox add-on that allows users to create short aliases for URLs in order to access websites faster. With a button on the address bar, users can easily create and manage aliases. Simply prefix the alias with a slash (/) in the address bar to quickly navigate to the desired website. Existing aliases can be viewed and edited via the extensions popup. Experience faster and more efficient browsing with URL Alias!

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Merve
Daily users: 61
-1
Rating: 4.40
(5)
Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2021-10-23)
Version code: 5313389
Creation date: 2020-01-26
Weekly download count: 5
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
Size: 103.16K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

URL Alias (v1.5)
183 2.33 (3)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

This doesn't appear to be working in Firefox 125 on Windows. I gave 3 stars because I might be doing something wrong, but I really like the idea and how clean it looks to have been implemented.
by Notmare, 2024-05-07

by Benson., 2023-12-30
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

URL Alias requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of URL Alias. Use it at your own risk.

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