Nitter Redirect

Redirects Twitter requests to Nitter, the privacy friendly alternative.

Nitter Redirect - Privacy Enhanced Twitter Browsing Chrome Extension

'Nitter Redirect' is a Chrome extension designed to improve users' privacy by redirecting requests made on Twitter to Nitter. This extension operates on mobile, www, and pbs versions of Twitter and allows users to toggle redirection on/off. It requires only necessary permissions, emphasising the security and privacy of user data.

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Extension stats

By: Simon Brazell

Users: 5,000+

Rating: 4.33

(24)

0.06

Version: 1.1.5 (Last updated: 2020-07-27)

Creation date: 2020-03-28

Permissions:

storage
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
*://twitter.com/*
*://www.twitter.com/*
*://mobile.twitter.com/*
*://pbs.twimg.com/*
*://video.twimg.com/*

Size: 17.66K

Email: si*****@brazell.com.au

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 13,891 ▲ 43

Other rankings

#904 in Social Networking ▲ 12 #48 in redirect keyword 55 ▲ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Nitter Redirect (v1.1.5)

2,049+ 4.38

(40)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

It allows users to browse Twitter without an account and without encountering many of the platform's ads and privacy issues.
It provides an alternative way to access Twitter content through Nitter, which is preferred by some users over the official site.
Users appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness in replacing Twitter links with Nitter links without needing excessive permissions.

Cons

It no longer works properly with x.com (Twitter's new domain), limiting its functionality for many users.
Some users face frequent errors such as "no content found" or instances being rate-limited, indicating issues with Nitter's servers.
The extension's effectiveness can vary significantly, with complaints about it working inconsistently after initial use.

Most mentioned

The extension used to work well but has seen decreased functionality recently due to Twitter's changes and certification issues.
Users recommend switching Nitter instances to resolve issues, indicating a reliance on multiple server instances for consistent performance.

User reviews

Does not work on x.com and is therefore useless for a lot of links. It used to work great, but doesn't anymore.

Todd Wintering, 2025-03-01

Does not redirect "x.com"

SecretSeeker, 2025-02-07

To fix Nitter you can manually edit each bookmark URL you want to change with a new Nitter instance or do the following for a bulk change: 1) Copy working instance of Nitter at https://github.com/zedeus/nitter/wiki/Instances 2) Install "Bookmark URl Batch Replacer" extension from Chrome Web Store 3) Open extension 4) Enter existing URl text to replace in the "Regex Pattern" input box 5) Enter new URL in the "Replacement" input box (For example: enter "nitter.net" in pattern box and "nitter.moomoo.me" in replacement box) 6) Check "g" for global change in the "Flag" section 7) Click "Preview" button 8) Click option box next to "Name" to select all or select them individually (Default to replace is ten at a time. see dropdown box on bottom of page to choose up to 100 at a time) 9) Click the "Effect" button to change selected URL's 10) Get to work!

Deuce Bigalow, 2024-02-01

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Nitter Redirect requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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