Telephone Number Detection

Automatically convert phone numbers into clickable links, compatible with many telephony applications.

Telephone Number Detection - Firefox Add-On

"Telephone Number Detection" is a Firefox add-on that can recognize phone numbers on webpages and convert them into clickable links. This tool is compatible with various telephony applications. To use this add-on, users need software that can process links prefaced with protocols such as Dial, Tel, CallTo, UCDial, SIP, or Skype.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 1,574
2
Rating: 4.10
(40)
Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2020-10-30)
Version code: 5125245
Creation date: 2017-11-30
Weekly download count: 27
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 65.15K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Telephone Number Detection (v1.3.3)
40,000 4.06 (49)
Not available on Android
Telephone Number Detection (v1.2.5)
11,396 3.70 (3)

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 for clicking on phone numbers and sending to the default dial app
  • User-friendly with good overall functionality
  • User satisfaction with the extension when it works correctly
Cons
  • Doesn't integrate well with Microsoft Phone Link for handling tel: links
  • Number recognition needs improvement for varying formats
  • Does not detect certain popular phone number formats (e.g., 123.456.7890)
Most mentioned
  • Issues with phone number recognition
  • Compatibility problems with Microsoft Phone Link
  • General user satisfaction when functionality is met
User reviews
Doesn't seem to play well with the native Microsoft Phone Link. It doesn't allow declaration of Phone Link as the default app for handling the tel: link nor does it allow you to use the system default app.
by TallChica, 2025-02-25


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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Telephone Number Detection requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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