Redirect Shorts

Redirects youtube shorts to the normal player

Redirect Shorts - Transform YouTube Shorts to Normal Player

'Redirect Shorts' is a Chrome extension specially designed for improving YouTube browsing on desktop. It automatically alters YouTube Shorts URL to the standard video URL, taking you straightway to the regular video player. With Redirect Shorts, experience a substantial improvement in your YouTube viewing on desktop.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.50
(30)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2022-03-03)
Creation date: 2022-03-03
Host permissions:
  • *://www.youtube.com/shorts/*
Size: 32.80K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as intended
  • Great functionality
  • Saves users time by automating URL changes
  • Essential for navigating YouTube
  • Helps avoid manually replacing parts of URLs
Cons
  • Breaks the back button functionality
  • Triggers infinite rendering loops in some cases
  • Does not replace short URL in history after redirection
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly without issues
  • Breaks the back button functionality
  • Needs a fix for infinite rendering loops
  • Essential for managing YouTube shorts URLs
User reviews
Works as intended, no issues, 5 stars.
by Etrnl_T, 2024-03-28

Great extension – it works perfectly.

Work as intended
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Redirect Shorts requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Redirect Shorts. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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