Open Reddit images directly

Name: Open Reddit images directly
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Dragory

Forces images on i.redd.it and preview.redd.it to open directly in the browser, rather than being embedded in a splash page.

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Open Reddit Images Directly Chrome Extension

This Chrome extension enhances your Reddit browsing experience by forcing images hosted on i.redd.it and preview.redd.it to open directly in the browser. Instead of being embedded within splash or preview pages, images load instantly, giving you quicker access and a cleaner viewing experience.

To function properly, ensure the extension is granted permission to access both i.redd.it and preview.redd.it through the addon's settings page under the "Permissions" tab. Detailed usage instructions are available for users needing help enabling access or using the extension efficiently.

Ideal for users who frequently view Reddit images, this lightweight extension simplifies image loading without extra navigation or distractions.

Productivity Utilities Social Media

By:

Dragory

Daily users:

68 -1

Rating:

4.75

(4)

Version:

0.0.5 Last updated: 2024-01-06

Version code:

5673572

Creation date:

2023-05-28

Risk:

Permissions:

declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

*://i.redd.it/*
*://preview.redd.it/*

Size:

8.10K

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 11,842 ▼ 108

Other rankings

#75 in reddit keyword 46 ▼ 1

#88 in direct link keyword 13

#109 in grant keyword 7 ▼ 1

#160 in redirect keyword 53 ▼ 3

#168 in openvpn keyword 8 ▼ 1

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User reviews

by fs, 2025-04-24

Works like a charm the only issue is that now reddit opens the image in a lightbox. The plugin does work though when right clicking and opening image in new tab.

by Jastas, 2024-06-06

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open Reddit images directly requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Request access to the following domains: {{requestedDomains}}

Risk likelihood

Open Reddit images directly has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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