.gif to .gifv

Tired of viewing gifs on Imgur? Use gifv!
What is .gif to .gifv?
.gif to .gifv is a Chrome extension that automatically redirects you from slow .gifs to faster .gifv format when viewing Imgur links.

Extension stats

Users: 399 ▼ -6
Rating: 3.60 (5)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2016-01-21)
Creation date: 2016-01-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • *://i.imgur.com/*.gif
  • *://www.i.imgur.com/*.gif
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 3.32K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

This package is intended for Imgur links only!

Tired of loading the slow .gifs that most people will link to when submitting content! Fear not! This /tiny/ extension automatically redirects you to the faster, newer .gifv!

User reviews

i love it
by zachary mcvagh, 2017-07-08

worked at first, then it broke. doesnt seem like it will get fixed either
by tom watts, 2016-03-24

I've not had a single problem it has worked on all occasions.
by David Tyler, 2016-03-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

.gif to .gifv requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

.gif to .gifv has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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