# FreeTube Redirect

> Redirects YouTube links to FreeTube. FreeTube must be downloaded in order for this extension to be useful. Download FreeTube here: https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/FreeTube/

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/freetube-redirect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/freetube-redirect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `freetube-redirect`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PrestonFT
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,social-communication,other
- **Daily users:** 366
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-06-02
- **Size:** 333 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/freetube-redirect/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/freetube-redirect](https://github.com/FreeTubeApp/freetube-redirect)

## Description

FreeTube Redirect is a handy Chrome extension designed to enhance your privacy and viewing experience by automatically redirecting YouTube links to the FreeTube app. FreeTube is a privacy-focused YouTube client that allows you to watch videos without being tracked. This extension requires the FreeTube app to be installed on your device to function properly. Simply install the extension and FreeTube app, and any YouTube link you click in your browser will open in FreeTube, providing a seamless and private video playback experience.

By using FreeTube Redirect, you take control over your YouTube viewing by avoiding ads, trackers, and collection of your viewing habits. It's perfect for users committed to privacy and those looking to use an open-source alternative to the standard YouTube interface. Start enjoying uninterrupted and private video viewing today with FreeTube Redirect and FreeTube.

## Rankings

- #6,024 — Overall
- #27 — redirect
- #40 — direct link
- #72 — free vpn
- #116 — free
- #186 — meet

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

User sentiment is mixed: the extension can successfully redirect YouTube links to the FreeTube app for several Linux and macOS users and is praised for its simplicity, but many report it doesn’t work at all. Common issues include videos failing to load after redirection, needing double‑clicks or not handling open‑in‑new‑tab/context‑menu links, inconsistent behavior across platforms, and worries about lack of active maintenance or official support.

### Pros

- When it works it redirects YouTube links to the FreeTube app as intended.
- Several users report it functions on Linux and macOS (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, LibreWolf)
- Simple and lightweight — some users say it “does what it is supposed to do”

### Cons

- Many users report the add‑on doesn’t work or has no effect in their setups.
- Even when it opens FreeTube the video often fails to load or requires extra steps (double‑click); ‘open in new tab’ / context‑menu links may not redirect.
- Inconsistent behavior across OSes and browsers; users report reliability problems and lack of consistent functionality.
- Concerns about maintenance/support and an outdated project (some users prefer an endorsed/alternative extension)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/freetube-redirect)