Open Spotify Desktop

Redirect all valid URL to Spotify Desktop App
What is Open Spotify Desktop?
"Open Spotify Desktop" is a chrome extension designed to enhance your Spotify experience. When clicking a Spotify web link, it immediately redirects to the Spotify Desktop App and closes the unnecessary tab. Compatible with various links including track, playlist, user, artist, album, show, and episode. For uninterrupted usage, set 'always allow' during the first redirect. Manage redirection by simply enabling or disabling the extension in your browser.

Extension stats

By: Chimildic
Users: 812 ▼ -7
Rating: 4.68 (38)
Version: 0.0.5 (Last updated: 2021-03-16)
Creation date: 2021-01-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 as expected
  • Eliminates the need for browser redirects to Spotify
  • Functions well without issues
  • Direct link to the application works
  • Helpful for users with multiple monitors
Cons
  • Constantly prompts for reviews
  • Redirects users to a feedback page
  • Makes the extension feel less useful due to interruptions
  • Some users find it annoying and disruptive
Most mentioned
  • Works as expected
  • Stop asking for reviews
  • Redirects to feedback page
  • Eliminates browser tab issues
  • Helps with multiple monitor setups
Recent reviews
by Kvinto, 2024-08-21


by Lawrence Nash, 2023-11-18
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Open Spotify Desktop has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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