Link Unshorten

Easily Unshorten any Url! Short URLs can disguise a malicious or inappropriate site. Link Unshorten automatically identifies short URLs and will uncover the short URLs destination.

Link Unshorten - Uncover Short URLs

Link Unshorten is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily unshorten any URL and preview the destination site. It automatically identifies short URLs and checks for security threats, providing you with a safer browsing experience.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Tim
Daily users: 95
2
Rating: 2.33
(3)
Version: 0.0.98 (Last updated: 2021-01-06)
Version code: 5160240
Creation date: 2021-01-06
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
Size: 816.77K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Link Unshortener (v1.0.5)
1,000 3.54 (13)
Not available on Android
Link Unshorten (v0.0.96)
306 3.00 (2)

User reviews

Doesn't work as of March 2024
by Chanith6.9, 2024-03-01
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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 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 Link Unshorten. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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