Shorts Deflector
Seamlessly play YouTube Shorts with the normal desktop interface
Manifest V3
- By:
- Evan F
- Rating:
- 4.62 (34)
- Version:
- 1.17.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-09)
- Creation date:
- 2022-04-04
- Permissions:
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
- scripting
- storage
- webNavigation
- Host permissions:
- https://www.youtube.com/*
- Size:
- 29.07K
- Email:
- at*****@outlook.com
- URLs:
- Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- 2 days ago
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User reviews
Shorts Deflector is widely appreciated for effectively converting YouTube Shorts into regular videos, helping users avoid addictive infinite scrolling and enjoy normal video controls. Users praise its simplicity and positive impact on their productivity and focus. However, multiple reports mention recent malfunctions such as failure to switch Shorts automatically and infinite loading loops, prompting users to await updates to fix these issues.
Pros
- Effectively stops YouTube Shorts infinite scrolling and presents Shorts as regular videos.
- Helps users reduce addiction to YouTube Shorts and regain focus.
- Simple and easy to use without unnecessary features.
- Restores normal YouTube video controls like pause, rewind, and volume control.
- Highly praised for improving user experience and combating YouTube's unwanted UI changes.
Cons
- Stopped working or malfunctioned recently, particularly failing to switch Shorts automatically.
- Some users experienced infinite loading loops when Shorts are accessed via certain links like Google Doodles.
- Users are awaiting updates or fixes to restore full functionality
Recent reviews
There are a whole load of extensions who claim to stop shorts from doing the infinite scroll thing. Many do nothing, some just block access to shorts entirely. This one does actually do exactly what it says it does and puts all shorts as regular videos so you can avoid "just 1 more short" burning hours.
by 
Andrew “Nintyuk” Taylor, 2024-11-08
Andrew “Nintyuk” Taylor, 2024-11-08In my opinion, this is simply, irrefutably, the greatest extension on the entire Chrome web store. After I downloaded it, I instantly dropped Youtube Shorts as my shameful addiction. I started leaving the house again, finished my degree, met my now wife and had kids. I opened a business and now make 6 figures annually, and I have this extension to acknowledge for all of my success. I highly recommend this to anyone.
by 
Mohid Rashid, 2024-10-17
Mohid Rashid, 2024-10-17Perfect, thank you very much
by 
Peter N, 2024-09-20
Peter N, 2024-09-20Extension safety
Risk impact
Shorts Deflector requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
Shorts Deflector has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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