Open Spotify Desktop

Redirect all valid URL to Spotify Desktop App

Open Spotify Desktop - Chrome Extension

"Open Spotify Desktop" is a Chrome extension that seamlessly redirects any clicks on Spotify URLs (like track, playlist, or artist links) to the Spotify Desktop App, enhancing your listening experience. Simply set the 'always allow' option on the first redirect for automatic future redirects. To stop redirection, you can easily disable the extension in your browser. Share feedback or report issues via GitHub or the Chrome Web Store.
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Extension stats

By: Chimildic
Users: 818
Version: 0.0.5 (Last updated: 2021-03-16)
Version code: 0.0.5
Creation date: 2021-01-07
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • *://open.spotify.com/*
Size: 62.99K

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Extension summary

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When you click to link "open.spotify.com", the extension redirects to Spotify Desktop App and closes the tab. For the first redirect, set the "always allow" option so that the redirect will work automatically in the future.

Support link to: track, playlist, user, artist, album, show, episode.

To disable redirection, disable the extension in the browser.

Feedback via GitHub (link in the right block) or Chrome Web Store.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well and does exactly what it should
  • Helps avoid redirecting to the Spotify website
  • Useful functionality for quick access to the app
  • Simple and straightforward to use
Cons
  • Constantly prompts for reviews, which is annoying
  • Redirects users to a feedback page instead of just functioning
  • Can disrupt the user experience by creating new tabs
Most mentioned
  • Pops up a tab asking for a review
  • Avoids opening Spotify in the browser
  • Functionality works as expected
User reviews
It works that's all i can say i don't use it a lot but it works
by Daimone Thao, 2025-02-04

Does what it should, hope it will stop asking for review.
by Maciej Imiełowski, 2022-12-20

> Устанавливаешь расширение, чтобы не открывалось окно в браузере с редиректом на спотифай > Расширение по борьбе с окном редиректа открывает окно редиректа с просьбой оставить отзыв > ??? > Гениально, мы не достойны!
by 光を見る, 2022-08-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open Spotify Desktop requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: spotify.com
Risk likelihood

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