Easily Unshorten any Url!

Latest Version

Version
1.0.5
Update
September 5, 2023
Size
816KiB
Developer
linkunshorten.com
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.53846 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
DeclarativeNetRequest
Storage
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Link Unshortener Extension

Link Unshortener works in the background by automatically identifying short urls and will show you the final destination whenever your visit a short link. Open the extension to choose any domain you want to whitelist and not have Link Unshortener detect.

Features
* Protects user from potentially malicious or inappropriate site.
* Preview the destination url for any short url
* Add short domains to whitelist to be ignored
* See a screenshot preview of the site
* See entire redirect trace if url redirects multiple times
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","manifest_version": 3,"homepage_url": "https://timleland.com/link-unshorten-extension/","name": "Link Unshortener","version": "1.0.5","icons": {"16": "img/icons/icon-16.png","48": "img/icons/icon-48.png","128": "img/icons/icon-128.png"},"description": "Easily Unshorten any Url!","action": {"default_title": "Link Unshortener","default_popup": "popup.html","default_icon": {"16": "img/on16.png","32": "img/on32.png"}},"background": {"service_worker": "js/background.js"},"host_permissions": [""],"permissions": ["declarativeNetRequest", "storage"]}
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How to download and manually install Link Unshortener extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Link Unshortener extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Link Unshortener 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 Link Unshortener Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Link Unshortener 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 Link Unshortener extension file

Select and download the Link Unshortener 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 Link Unshortener 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 Link Unshortener 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 Link Unshortener 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 Link Unshortener extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Raphael Gonçalves (ID: 0000000c4f64d699) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/27/2022 Sadly every link you type in the search bar brings you to their website first (even if it's not a shortened url), which is very annoying especially if you have slow internet connection...

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GökTengri İnanırı Can (ID: 000000b4fd05f402) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/10/2022 çok güzel tam zamanlı çalışıyor

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Libor Vaňura (ID: 000000d0d527fb6c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/08/2021 It works perfectly! Exactly what I was looking for.

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Paul 451 (ID: 000000ec0fe93de1) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/27/2019 Just so people know, this just redirects clicks on shortened links to an unshortener website. It doesn't add the functionality to your browser. The description wasn't clear (to me, anyway.) If anyone knows a good hover-over link unshortener, let me know.