URL Opener

More easily to open a link in your device, increase your working efficiency !!!

URL Opener - Effortlessly Open Links on Android

"URL Opener" is an Android app designed to streamline the process of opening web links contained in files. With three convenient methods to access URLs, including integration with Google Drive and third-party file explorers, it eliminates the hassle of editing and copying links. Users need storage permissions for full functionality, and the app currently supports .txt and .url files. For any questions or issues, support is available via email, ensuring a smooth user experience.
Install from Google Play Store

App stats

Version: 1.8.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-25)
Creation date: 2016-06-04
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage
Other:
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping

Ranking

Other platforms

URL Opener (v1.0.3)
4.94 (63) 1,000
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URL Opener (v1.0.3)
5.00 (15) 3,807
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App summary

This APP can help you to open a file which contains a site in it, and automatically open it in a browser.
No need to open, edit, copy and paste to the browser, save lots of your time!!

For example, when you click on a URL file in Google Drive or any file explorer, choose "URL opener", then you will automatically be redirected to that website.

Support three different ways to open a link:
- From Google drive, choose open with, you will be redirect to the site mentioned in the URL file.
- With the build-in button in the app, you can choose the file in any path with a website in it.
- Use 3rd party file explorer, choose open with URLopen (choose text/document type if requested).


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Note:
- This APP needs storage permission to be able to be fully functional.

- For older Android version which does not have build-in file manager, it is recommended to install one to be fully functional for the open button in the app.

- Currently cannot open Google Doc file, you need to create a .txt or .url file.

- If you have any questions on how to use this app or your device cannot work well, please email to me and it would be better to attach the file that you are trying to open with "URL opener". I am willing to help, thank you.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows opening URL files from Google Drive easily
  • Works well with various file managers to open .url files
  • Seamless opening of links in default browsers or YouTube app
Cons
  • Requires unnecessary permissions (WAKE_LOCK, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE)
  • Does not always open files correctly, especially if there are issues with default browser selection
  • Some users experienced technical difficulties and app crashes
Most mentioned
  • Inconsistent performance across different Android versions and devices
  • Requires additional permissions that seem unrelated to its core functionality
  • User frustration with inability to set the app as the default for opening .url files
User reviews
Useful, just to open links.
by PUSHPAK SINGH BHATI, 2024-11-03

upon downloading and installing signing in and giving personal information to allow. This site again like every other lacks information about my intentions and what it is that I am trying to figure out or solve. there is no means of communication or getting direct answers.
by Philip Bedford, 2024-05-16

Every time I click on some files not URL, it show up and I cannot open them so please make it opens only URL files
by Minh, 2024-02-14
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