Reddit Video Linker

Reddit Video Linker

Get the direct link to a video on reddit

What is Reddit Video Linker?
"Reddit Video Linker" is a handy Chrome extension designed for those who want to share reddit-hosted videos without sharing the whole post. Upon right-clicking on a post's full link, users can select "Get direct video link" and copy the direct video URL. Note: this extension only supports reddit GIFs, not videos with sound.
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Stats
By: soph-iest
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.75 (4)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-12-11)
Creation date: 2020-01-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • *://reddit.com/*
Size: 52.48K
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Merlin
Summary

Chrome extension that adds a button to the context menu (right-click) on reddit to directly link to a video hosted by reddit at v.redd.it. To use it, right click on the full link to a post (from the main page, this is the link saying "54 comments", or whatever number), and click "Get direct video link." A dialog will pop up allowing you to copy it directly.

Does not support videos with sound, this is only for GIFs hosted by reddit.

User reviews
Doesn't really work
by Aleksandar Micic Aleksandar Micic, 2023-01-12

No sound in the video from direct link :(
by Grotesque Grotesque, 2020-10-25

Great little extension that does what it's designed to do! But be sure to read the description, as audio isn't supported. If that could change in the future this would be a 5 star!
by Harry Harry, 2020-06-27
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Safety
Risk impact

Reddit Video Linker may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Reddit Video Linker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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