XRef - URL Shortener

Name: XRef - URL Shortener
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: XRef

Takes a long URL and creates a short version that redirects to it.

XRef - URL Shortener is a Firefox add-on that allows users to easily create short versions of long URLs. With a simple right-click, users can generate a short URL for a specific link or the current page's URL. The extension utilizes the services provided by the website XRef.ws, which does not require an account and is free to use. Users can access their last ten shortened URLs through the extension's icon for quick navigation or copying the short versions.

Free XPI download

By: XRef

Daily users: 1

Rating: 5.00

(2)

Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2021-07-13)

Version code: 5264851

Creation date: 2021-07-13

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
clipboardWrite
storage
notifications

Size: 19.74K

Email: xr*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 64,961 ▲ 139

Other rankings

#55 in url shortener keyword 9 #65 in make it shorter keyword 10

User reviews

Great Service and Plugin, No Accounts 100/10

by Carlos O, 2021-07-13

by Erick Brenes, 2021-07-13

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

XRef - 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

XRef - URL Shortener has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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