Shorten me - URL Shortener
Shortens links and current tab's url using a short-url service.
Shorten me - URL Shortener Firefox Add-on
Shorten me - URL Shortener is a Firefox add-on designed to simplify link shortening. This add-on uses Bit.ly service to shorten your current tab's URL or any other selected link. It allows personal Bit.ly Generic Access Token and option to select 'Shorten this link' and 'Shorten this tab's link' in the context menu.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: André Veríssimo
Rating: 3.39 
(33)
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- activeTab
- clipboardWrite
- <all_urls>
- tabs
- contextMenus
- notifications
- storage
Size: 37.23K
Email: sh*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works well with Firefox Quantum
- Easy to use with one click
- Can be used to shorten current page or selected link
Cons
- Issues with Google URL shortener no longer being supported
- Does not work with Firefox 56
- Some users experienced problems with copying short links to clipboard
Most mentioned
- Works well with Firefox Quantum
- Easy to use with one click
- Issues with Google URL shortener no longer being supported
User reviews
Since the June, 2024 update, it works perfectly. Thanks for maintaining the extension André.
by steve711, 2024-06-10
Not working
by bbbbbgdn, 2023-01-12
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Shorten me - URL Shortener requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Shorten me - URL Shortener. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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