Shorten links quick and easy

Latest Version

Version
0.1.0
Update
July 14, 2023
Size
13.11KiB
Developer
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.375 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ContextMenus
Storage
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BitLy Extension

Updated to use bitly api V4
And the api key is now synced by your google account

* Make right-click on the link to shorten contents of a \"href\" attribute
* Make right-click on the selected text to treat it as link and shorten it
* To shorten current tab's URL click extension's button located on the right from address bar

Short URL will be automatically copied to the clipboard.

Code can be found on Github: https://github.com/Matthijz98/Url-shortener-chome-extension
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "BitLy", "version": "0.1.0", "description": "Shorten links quick and easy", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "options_page": "options.html", "icons": { "16": "icons/bitly_16.png", "32": "icons/bitly_32.png", "48": "icons/bitly_32.png", "128": "icons/bitly_32.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "contextMenus", "storage", "scripting" ], "action": { "default_icon": "icons/bitly_16.png", "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_title": "Shorten links quick and easy" }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install BitLy extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install BitLy 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 BitLy extension file

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

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User reviews

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KilliK 69 (ID: 0000009f1eb3bfa9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 version 0.1.0 is broken. I click the addon button, but only a blank popup appears and nothing else happens. Also it doesnt appear on the right click context menu. I have entered the access token. I tried the other bitly addons and they work fine. I hope the author fixes this, since it is the best bitly addon here. I use Chrome 114.0.5735.199 (Official Build) (64-bit) and Windows 10 Pro 64bit

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Lecturer Kim (ID: 000000b53fd990dc) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/29/2023 No more updates?

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Greg M (ID: 000000dec675152d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/13/2023 This is the best BitLy url shortener available and has worked perfectly up until recently. I'm not sure if we can still use it after changes were made to the authentication process. https://dev.bitly.com/docs/getting-started/migrating-from-v3/

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Piotr Otulakowski (ID: 00000084a395593c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/31/2022 'Monthly limit reached' error message. Does not work at all.

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Stephanie G. (ID: 0000007640e99cd5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/30/2021 I tried all bit.ly extension available here; this is the best imho since setting it up and using it requires the least effort possible.