Fastest way to shorten URLs with the TinyURL API. Click the icon to shorten the current URL & generate a QR Code, or input your own.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
June 19, 2024
Size
1.95MiB
Developer
Category
Users
185
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Storage
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URL Shortener Extension

The fastest and easiest way to shorten URLs using the TinyURL API. Click the icon to shorten the current page URL, generate a QR Code, or input your own URL to shorten.

➡️ Do you want to use this easy-to-use URL Shortener in any Chromium-based browser? Click \"Install\" to add the extension to your toolbar. This TinyURL-based URL Shortener is the perfect solution to those looking for a simple, easy-to-use web extension.

🔗Simply click the icon to automatically shorten the URL of your current webpage. This link can also be copied to your clipboard with the click of a button! If you want to shorten a different URL, feel free to input your own link in the text entry box and click submit to generate a new TinyURL link.

📷 New Feature: Generate QR Codes for any URL with a single click! Quickly create QR codes for easy sharing of URLs. This feature is perfect for sharing links in a more versatile and scannable format. The update also features a \"Copy-to-Clipboard\" button and a \"Download PNG\" button to help share your QR Code!

🌑New Feature: Dark Mode! Enjoy a user-friendly interface with our new dark mode setting. This mode reduces eye strain, especially in low-light environments, providing a comfortable user experience for night-time browsing or for those who prefer a darker aesthetic. The application retains your preference for future usages!

💻 The extension runs on a very lightweight script saving resources and is not user-intensive for the CPU.

🔒This extension does not save or maintain any account of links provided to ensure user privacy. Start using this extension today! Thank you for your support!

Latest Release - Version 2.0.0

✨ Features
⨀ Easily shorten any link
⨀ Uses the famous TinyURL API
⨀ Input your own URL to shorten manually
⨀ Copies the shortened URL to your clipboard
⨀ Generate QR Codes for any URL
⨀ Copy or Download QR Codes for ease of sharing
⨀ Dark Mode for reduced eye strain and a sleek look
⨀ Full user privacy
⨀ Intuitive User-Interface
⨀ Only 1 click away from a shortened URL

⌛Upcoming Features
⨀ History management of past links

💼 Long, annoying links often discourage publicity. Whether sharing links to friends, or promoting your brand/business on social media, email, or even your website, URL Shortener can help increase the likelihood of growing audience!

🤔 Feel free to contact me, Rishit Agrawal, at [email protected] to address any questions or concerns.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "URL Shortener", "version": "2.0.0", "description": "Fastest way to shorten URLs with the TinyURL API. Click the icon to shorten the current URL & generate a QR Code, or input your own.", "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "32": "icon32.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "popup.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icon16.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://api.tinyurl.com/*?apikey=jAwRRNby2drjTzwXYR6wL3C9gQgbEtI1aYEPumiDPAU3porwA0dBShq5Hx68", "https://api.tinyurl.com/*", "https://tinyurl.com/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install URL Shortener extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install URL Shortener extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install URL Shortener extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install URL Shortener extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download URL Shortener extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a URL Shortener extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the URL Shortener Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the URL Shortener extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the URL Shortener extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for URL Shortener extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the URL Shortener extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download URL Shortener extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install URL Shortener extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the URL Shortener extension file

Select and download the URL Shortener extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the URL Shortener extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your URL Shortener extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the URL Shortener extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install URL Shortener extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Shyam Kanta (ID: 0000002db64c84e2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/11/2023 Wow! Very easy to use!

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Arjun Seetala (ID: 000000f0d370be2c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/11/2023 This is awesome extension! It really helped save lot of time in my daily tasks. Thank you!