# Invidious Redirect

> Redirects all YouTube links to Invidous. Previously hooktube-redirect, but changed since hooktube is no longer allowed to use the YouTube API, apparently.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `hooktube-redirect`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Metiis
- **Category:** privacy-security,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 41
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (20 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2020-09-01
- **First published:** 2017-11-06
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hooktube-redirect/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/metiis/hooktube-redirect](https://github.com/metiis/hooktube-redirect)

## Description

The Invidious Redirect Chrome extension automatically redirects all YouTube links to Invidious, a privacy-focused front-end for YouTube. Originally developed as HookTube Redirect, this extension transitioned to Invidious after HookTube lost access to the YouTube API. This tool allows users to watch YouTube videos without ads, trackers, or Google integration, enhancing privacy and improving browsing speed. Ideal for users seeking an ad-free and privacy-respecting YouTube experience, Invidious Redirect simplifies access by automatically rerouting any YouTube link to Invidious.

## Rankings

- #17,525 — Overall
- #53 — redirect
- #106 — direct link

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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