URL Link

URL Link is a small Firefox and Thunderbird extension that allows you to select a non-URL in a mail/news message or web-page, and open it in a browser window.

URL Link: Firefox Add-on for Seamless Link Connections

'URL Link' is a Firefox add-on transforming the experience of link usage. It connects you to non-URLs found in web pages or emails, effectively reinstates broken email or file links, and simplifies the interaction with 'mailto:' links. Furthermore, it provides a work-around for file:/// URL access, offering a unique browsing experience.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: Neil Bird
Daily users: 1,214
3
Rating: 4.26
(19)
Version: 3.6 (Last updated: 2022-06-17)
Version code: 5419775
Creation date: 2004-12-03
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • menus
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 123.33K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

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
  • Highly customizable
  • Useful for opening links in new tabs
  • Works great with Thunderbird
  • Users appreciate the continuous effort from the developer
Cons
  • Non-intuitive interface with too many submenus
  • Issues when multiple links are selected
  • Cannot edit preferences
  • issue with opening links in new tab
Most mentioned
  • Submenus
  • Opening links in new tabs
  • Multiple link selection
  • Issues with preferences
User reviews
not working. no item in menu. no shortcut.
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

URL Link 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

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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