# Redlib

> Use Redlib instead of Reddit.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/redlib](https://chrome-stats.com/d/redlib)

## Overview

- **ID:** `redlib`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** gxvwb
- **Category:** privacy-security,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 312
- **Weekly downloads:** 90
- **Rating:** 4.76 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2022-01-16
- **Size:** 23 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/redlib/)

## Description

**Redlib** automatically redirects Reddit links to SafeReddit, a Redlib-powered alternative front end for browsing Reddit with a privacy-focused experience. It provides a convenient way to access Reddit content without navigating directly to the standard Reddit website.

This Firefox add-on is an independent project and has no affiliation with Redlib or SafeReddit. Redlib originated from Libreddit and is designed for users seeking an alternative way to view Reddit.

## Rankings

- #6,620 — Overall
- #153 — affiliate
- #210 — reddit

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `*://*.reddit.com/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: reddit.com
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/redlib)