Reddit load images directly

Reddit load images directly

Reddit load images in new tabs directly (bypass reddit image preview page)

What is Reddit load images directly?
'Reddit load images directly' is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience on Reddit. It bypasses Reddit's default image previewer, allowing users to directly load images in new tabs, thus saving time and enhancing efficiency. Compatible with the Brave browser since v1.2.1 update.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 20,000+
Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2023-08-31)
Creation date: 2023-08-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://preview.redd.it/*
  • https://i.redd.it/*
  • https://external-preview.redd.it/*
  • *://*.reddit.com/*
Size: 11.96K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Merlin
Summary

Bypass Reddits annoying image previewer page.

Changelog: v1.2.1: The extension should now work with Brave browser

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows users to load images directly in new tabs
  • Bypasses the frustrating preview image stage on Reddit
  • Fast and user-friendly
Cons
  • Does not work for some users, especially on the Brave browser
  • Needs to be turned off and on every time the browser is launched for some users
Most mentioned
  • Works well, but only if you turn it off and on
  • Problem with Brave browser
  • Does not work for some users
Recent reviews
Works as expected, nice to bypass reddit's stupid in-page image viewer
by Mike Røntved Mike Røntved, 2024-04-24

If Reddit were to disappear tomorrow nothing of value would be lost.
by Anon Anon, 2024-04-21

Not working. It needs an update
by sodlock sodlock, 2024-04-14
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Safety
Risk impact

Reddit load images directly is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Reddit load images directly if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Reddit load images directly is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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