.gif to .gifv

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.gif to .gifv Chrome Extension

.gif to .gifv is a Chrome extension that automatically redirects you from slow .gifs to faster .gifv format when viewing Imgur links.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 344
-27
Rating: 3.60
(5)
Version: 0.1 (Last updated: 2016-01-21)
Creation date: 2016-01-20
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • *://i.imgur.com/*.gif
  • *://www.i.imgur.com/*.gif
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 3.32K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

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

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 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

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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