Link Shortener is a modern, lightweight Firefox extension that makes sharing long URLs simple and efficient.
Features:
- Right-click Convenience: Simply right-click on any link or web page and select "Copy Shortened Link" to instantly create and copy a shortened URL to your clipboard.
- Multiple Services: Choose between is.gd and v.gd shortening services based on your preference.
- Keyboard Shortcut: Use Ctrl+Shift+S (Cmd+Shift+S on Mac) to quickly shorten the current page URL without using the mouse.
- No Sign-up Required: Create shortened links instantly without needing to create accounts or navigate to external websites.
- Notification System: Optional notifications let you know when a link has been shortened and copied (can be disabled in settings).
- Privacy-Focused: No tracking, no data collection, and minimal permissions required.
How to Use:
- For links on a webpage: Right-click on any link and select "Copy Shortened Link"
- For the current page: Right-click anywhere on the page (not on a link) and select "Copy Shortened Page URL"
- Using keyboard: Press Ctrl+Shift+S to shorten the current page URL
The shortened URL is automatically copied to your clipboard, ready to be pasted wherever you need it.
Use Cases:
- Share links on social media platforms with character limits
- Create cleaner, more manageable links for emails and messages
- Make long URLs more readable and easier to share verbally
- Avoid link breakage in text documents where long URLs might wrap incorrectly
