Shorts Deflector

Seamlessly play YouTube Shorts with the normal desktop interface

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Shorts Deflector - YouTube Shorts on Desktop

"Shorts Deflector" is a Chrome extension that enables you to seamlessly watch YouTube Shorts using the normal desktop interface. It eliminates the limitations of the mobile-optimized version, providing features like video scrubbing and easier access to comments and view counts. The extension is fast and unobtrusive, making your viewing experience smoother. With permissions used solely for detecting page updates, you can easily install and enjoy Shorts Deflector. Open source at GitHub for transparency.

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Extension stats

By: Evan F

Users: 6,000+

Rating: 4.62

(34)

Version: 1.17.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-09)

Creation date: 2022-04-04

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
scripting
storage
webNavigation

Host permissions:

https://www.youtube.com/*

Size: 29.07K

Email: at*****@outlook.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 12,284 ▲ 6

Other rankings

#395 in Tools ▼ 2 #27 in youtube shorts keyword 80 ▼ 2 #254 in interface keyword 31 ▲ #259 in permission keyword 31 ▲ 6

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Shorts Deflector (v1.17.0)

5.00

(8) 378

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Why does clicking on a YouTube Short on a desktop bring up the mobile-optimized interface? With no video scrubbing, harder to access comments, less accessible view count, and more, it makes no sense to use on a desktop.

Shorts Deflector is an extension that allows you to seamlessly watch YouTube Shorts with the normal desktop interface. By using several techniques, this extension is super fast; you will barely notice the switch to the desktop viewer. Install now and try it out for yourself!

Upon install, the "Read your browsing history" permission may seem alarming, but this permission is only used to detect page updates.

Open source at https://github.com/evenevan/shorts-deflector

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Effectively transforms Shorts into regular videos avoiding infinite scroll behavior
Helps users regain control over their time and productivity
Allows for pausing and rewinding videos, enhancing user experience
Simple and straightforward functionality with no unnecessary features
Provides a significant positive impact on users' lives by reducing dependency on Shorts

Cons

Stopped working for some users and does not switch automatically
Triggers an infinite loading loop for certain videos
Reported issues with sound being too loud on Shorts
Some bugs that require updates to fix functionality

Most mentioned

Effectiveness in stopping infinite scroll
Transformation of Shorts into regular videos
Issues with functionality after updates
Positive impact on productivity and lifestyle changes
Bugs leading to malfunction and user frustration

User 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.

Andrew “Nintyuk” Taylor, 2024-11-08

In 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.