Spotify Desktop-ify

Open Spotify URIs/web player links in the desktop app every time

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-04-12 due to Chrome Web Store policy violation
Users: 834
Rating: 4.91 (11)
Version: 1.1.4 (Last updated: 2021-11-12)
Creation date: 2020-09-29
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://open.spotify.com/*
Size: 16.76K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This redirects Spotify content links to the Desktop app. Click on any song/playlist link to test

  • Doesn't navigate away from the current page
  • Auto-closes if opened in a new tab
  • Doesn’t autoplay and interrupt your music
  • Supports all content types (songs, playlists, concerts, podcasts, users…)
  • Can still use open.spotify.com - only redirects direct content link-clicks
  • Strips tracking ID in the link - for better privacy

Open source at [ https://github.com/vazbloke/spotify-desktop-ify ]

User reviews

This is working great in Brave browser. Thank you (for doing what Spotify should do)!
by charlie p, 2020-12-02

Works faster than the other option, but doesn't actually close the tab.
by Russell Yazbeck, 2020-11-23

Thank you so much for this contribution. Works as described!
by Henry Chen, 2020-10-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Spotify Desktop-ify requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Spotify Desktop-ify is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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