# Imgur direct link to album page redirect blocker

> Blocks Imgur from redirecting direct links to an album page

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `imgur-redirect-blocker`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** esha
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 167
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-18
- **First published:** 2024-03-17
- **Size:** 9.04 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/imgur-redirect-blocker/)

## Description

The "Imgur direct link to album page redirect blocker" Chrome extension prevents Imgur's automatic redirection of direct image links to album pages. Normally, when accessing a direct link like `https://i.imgur.com/examplelink.png`, Imgur detects browser requests through the "Accept" header and redirects users to the album URL instead, such as `https://imgur.com/examplelink`.

This extension intercepts and modifies the HTTP request header by replacing the "Accept" header with "*/*". This tricks Imgur into serving the original media file directly without redirecting to the album page. Ideal for users who prefer to view or share direct Imgur image links without being forced to the album view, this tool ensures a smoother browsing experience by maintaining direct media access.

## Rankings

- #8,984 — Overall
- #3 — album
- #23 — direct link
- #43 — redirect
- #176 — deliver
- #187 — page

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `*://i.imgur.com/*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows the extension to observe and analyze traffic in flight for the selected hosts.
- 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/imgur-redirect-blocker)