Reddit load images in new tabs directly (bypass reddit image preview page)
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on
2024-05-30 due to malware
- Users:
- 20,000+
- Rating:
- 2.89 (275)
- Version:
- 1.3.3 (Last updated: 2024-05-29)
- Creation date:
- 2023-08-01
- Permissions:
- declarativeNetRequest
- alarms
- storage
- Host permissions:
- https://preview.redd.it/*
- https://i.redd.it/*
- https://external-preview.redd.it/*
- *://*.reddit.com/*
- https://*/*
- http://*/*
- Size:
- 692.22K
- Email:
- sm*****@gmail.com
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a year ago
Manifest V3
Publisher Change History
2024-04-25: Email was changed from vi*****@gmail.com to sm*****@gmail.com
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User reviews
Pros
- Allows direct loading of images in new tabs
- Bypasses Reddit's in-page image viewer
- Fast and user-friendly
Cons
- Popup ads for other extensions
- Does not work on some browsers (e.g. Brave)
- May interfere with browsing session with unwanted popups
Most mentioned
- Directly loading images in new tabs
- Popup ads for other extensions
- Works well but only if you turn it off and on
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User
reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
New "feature" either inserts ads into google searches or breaks adblock functionality. Yet another extension ruined by adding something the user didn't download it to do.
by
Scott Daly, 2024-05-30
Just updated and everything is running smoothly! The new update really made a difference.
by
Elizabeth Young, 2024-05-30
Adware at this point. You can whitelist it to certain Reddit domains, and it still works, but they took it too far.
Allow this extension to read and change all your data on websites you visit:
On specific sites
*://*.redd.it/*
*://*.reddit.com/*
by
Robert Rettger, 2024-05-30
Extension safety
Risk impact
Reddit load images directly requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Reddit load images directly is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension was removed from the store due to malware
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