# YT Short2Vid

> At the click of a button, converts a YouTube Short to it's video page counterpart, giving you back control of the video/media (fast forward, slowmo, point in time etc.). No more being subjected to Youtube Shorts' lack of controls!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-short2vid](https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-short2vid)

## Overview

- **ID:** `yt-short2vid`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** kabigon
- **Category:** social-communication,tabs
- **Daily users:** 21
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-02-01
- **First published:** 2024-01-31
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/yt-short2vid/)

## Description

"Shorts2Video Switch is an innovative Firefox add-on designed to transform the viewing experience of YouTube Shorts. It enables users to convert the often restrictive, short-form content of YouTube Shorts into a standard video format with accessible player controls. This add-on is particularly useful for those who prefer the traditional video interface, offering functionalities like pause, rewind, and forward, which are not typically available in the default Shorts format. Additionally, it provides an enhanced viewing option that bypasses the auto-playing nature of Shorts, allowing for a more controlled and personalized user experience. With an easy-to-use interface that activates with a single click on the browser toolbar icon, Shorts2Video Switch is the perfect tool for users who desire full control over their viewing experience on YouTube."

## Rankings

- #23,861 — Overall
- #147 — shoot

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/yt-short2vid)