Shorts Deflector

Seamlessly play YouTube Shorts with the normal desktop interface

What is Shorts Deflector?

"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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By: Evan F

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Users: 6,000+

Rating: 4.47 (32)

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

# 12240 ▲ 25

Other rankings

#272 in Tools ▲ 1 #27 in youtube shorts keyword 37 #173 in interface keyword 6 ▲ 3 #208 in permission keyword 11 ▼ 1

Other platforms

Shorts Deflector (v1.17.0)

5.00 (8) 371

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Does exactly what it's supposed to do.
Helps maintain focus by avoiding distracting infinite loops.
Allows users to pause and rewind videos.
Solves issues with loud sounds in videos.
Previously worked flawlessly, improving user experience.

Cons

Currently triggers an infinite loading loop.
Stopped switching automatically.
Some users reported it doesn't work as intended.

Most mentioned

Thank you! Who would have thought that people actually wanted to be able to pause and rewind videos, and not have them automatically loop?
Used to work flawlessly, now doesn't switch automatically.
Stopped working. Tried clicking on the google doodle today which links to a short, and it just triggers an infinite loading loop.

Recent reviews

Does exactly what it's supposed to do.

Dennis, 2024-04-09

G B, 2024-03-14

something so simple yet important especially in today's discretely manipulative web design, not being handed a chain of dopamine hits after scrolling down a bit makes a huge difference for remaining focused on living life

33 NPT, 2024-03-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shorts Deflector may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.