.URL Handler chrome extension

Version: 1.0
.URL Handler
An extension to handle .url files if they open on in Chrome as plain text. Please see issue 114871 for more details.
3.00 Based on 25 user rates

What is .URL Handler?

.URL Handler is a url opener extension for chrome. it's a free extension , it has 7,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.00 from 25 rated user, last update is 4250 days ago.


What’s new in version 1.0?

                A really simple plugin to fix a slight but annoying problem with current versions of Chrome. The extension is called when a local *.url file is opened and automatically redirects the tab to the URL contained within the file rather than simply displaying it in plain text.

To see more about the issue see here:
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=114871&can=5&colspec=ID%20Pri%20Mstone%20ReleaseBlock%20OS%20Area%20Feature%20Status%20Owner%20Summary

Note: This extension requires the "Allow access to file URLs" permission.            

How to install .URL Handler?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of .URL Handler


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 1.0
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Monday, September 3rd, 2012
  • Author: mark.ward

.URL Handler Available languages:

English (UK).


FAQ


Reviews of .url handler:


Zvi Twersky February 22nd, 2020
Zvi Twersky

Does not work anymore with Chrome 80


Mike J June 24th, 2018
Mike J

It just doesn't work. I created the simplest of .url files and when launching the url from the command line: google-chrome mytest.url It just launches a new tab in chrome and asks where to save the file. Chrome Version 65.0.3325.181 (Official Build) (64-bit)


Interchange March 12th, 2018
Interchange

Doesn't work with Chrome Version 65.0.3325.146 (64-bit) on Win8.1 with Classic Shell.

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