URL Shortener extension

Security at a glance

Elevated riskSafety score 57/1009 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

See the full security report

Firefox listing ID: g-url-shortener

Permissions (4)

  • Store local data
  • Add context menu items
  • Show notifications

Frequently asked questions

Is URL Shortener safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of URL Shortener at 57/100 (elevated risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does URL Shortener require?

URL Shortener requests 4 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, Add context menu items, Show notifications. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops URL Shortener?

URL Shortener is published by Allen. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.