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: 814
27
Rating: 4.70
(40)
Version: 0.0.5 (Last updated: 2021-03-16)
Creation date: 2021-01-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Stops opening a redirect tab for Spotify
  • Works great and effectively solves issues
Cons
  • Constantly asks for user reviews, causing frustration
  • Pops up tabs asking for feedback, which is counterproductive
Most mentioned
  • Asks for review too often
  • Effectively stops redirect issues
  • Works well and meets user needs
User reviews
by Jonathan Sargent, 2025-01-04

by Gabriel Kemmerich, 2024-12-09

by Kvinto, 2024-08-21
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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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