Easily create & manage branded short links

Latest Version

Version
1.0.1
Update
May 29, 2020
Size
1.99MiB
Developer
shorten.rest
Category
Users
71
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
ActiveTab
Https://*.shorten.rest/
Https://api.shorten.rest/
Https://shorten.rest/
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Shorten.rest URL Shortener Extension

Shorten.REST URL Shortening API Chrome Extension - Easily shorten and manage your short branded URLs without having to login to your account.

Search, Update & Manage your existing short URLs with ease.

Choose between short.fyi and your own branded domains (multiple domains allowed!).
Customize the URI (vanity / alias / URL ending) to make it meaningful.

Add Retargeting & Tracking pixels for each URL or at the account level.
Add UTM's to any URL.

Destination URL character limit of 8192.

Get your free API key at https://shorten.rest
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Shorten.rest URL Shortener", "description" : "Easily create & manage branded short links", "version": "1.0.1", "manifest_version": 2, "browser_action": { "default_popup": "index.html", "default_icon": { "16": "assets/images/logo16.png", "32": "assets/images/logo32.png", "48": "assets/images/logo48.png", "128": "assets/images/logo128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["http://*/*", "https://*/*"], "js": [ "content.js", "runtime.js" ] } ], "icons": { "16": "assets/images/logo16.png", "32": "assets/images/logo32.png", "48": "assets/images/logo48.png", "128": "assets/images/logo128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "activeTab", "https://*.shorten.rest/", "https://api.shorten.rest/", "https://shorten.rest/" ]}
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How to download and manually install Shorten.rest URL Shortener extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest URL Shortener extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Shorten.rest URL Shortener extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest URL Shortener Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Shorten.rest URL Shortener extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Shorten.rest URL Shortener extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest URL Shortener extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest URL Shortener extension file

Select and download the Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest 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 Shorten.rest URL Shortener extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ilya Shestakov (ID: 000000ed95b0f333) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2020 Nice extension for useful service

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Anastasiia Zh (ID: 000000f269a76404) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2020 I liked that it previews how the link will be shown in the messenger.

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ILNUR SAFIN (ID: 000000d0c3c0fd66) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2020 Nice extension, I created my own domain and now create short URLs with this extension. Also extension allows to add Metatags, so when I send URL in Whatsapp - I can see nice preview. Cool job

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Simon Katin (ID: 000000b8493380da) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/03/2020 Very straightforward and simple. I liked it!

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Majd Ahmad (ID: 000000f7ac533b26) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/02/2020 Such a great extension to turn any link into a branded link . makes it easy to create a short link for an active page or for sharing any out sourced content .