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 Add-On for Firefox

URL Link is a powerful extension for Firefox that allows users to easily select non-URLs in emails or web pages and open them in their browser. This add-on has been completely re-written as a WebExtension, providing a modern and streamlined experience. It facilitates the reconnection of broken links across multiple lines in emails and replaces spaces with URL encoding. For web content, it allows users to follow selectable text links as if they were formatted URLs.

Additionally, URL Link supports the analysis of 'mailto:' links, and allows for the opening of javascript links that might otherwise create pop-ups. With a customizable preferences dialogue, users can add their specific conversions and manage their usage through clear nicknames. Whether you're dealing with instructions, networking paths, or searching the web, URL Link enhances your browsing activity by making the handling of URLs as simple as a click!

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Manifest V2
By: Neil Bird
Daily users: 1,194
-18
Rating: 4.26
(19)
Version: 3.6 (Last updated: 2022-06-17)
Version code: 5419775
Creation date: 2004-12-03
Weekly download count: 8
Firefox on Android: No
Risk: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • clipboardWrite
  • menus
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 123.33K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

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User reviews

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
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
not working. no item in menu. no shortcut.
by Firefox user 16891558, 2023-07-01
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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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