Merlin
Old Reddit Redirect

Old Reddit Redirect

Ensure Reddit always loads the old design

What is Old Reddit Redirect?
"Old Reddit Redirect" is a Firefox add-on designed for individuals who prefer the old Reddit format. This add-on ensures that any time a user accesses Reddit, it loads in the old design rather than the site's newer version. What makes this add-on so handy is its ability to work whether you're logged in, in incognito mode, and even if your bookmarks are from the new site. You can switch to the new Reddit interface explicitly by visiting 'new.reddit.com'. Lastly, this add-on is free, open-source, and neutralises the EU cookie notice redirect to the new Reddit.
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Version: 1.8.1 (Last updated: 2023-10-18)
Creation date: 2018-04-25
Weekly download count: 971
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://reddit.com/*
  • *://www.reddit.com/*
  • *://np.reddit.com/*
  • *://amp.reddit.com/*
  • *://i.reddit.com/*
  • *://i.redd.it/*
  • *://preview.redd.it/*
Size: 21.69K
Stats date:

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Old Reddit Redirect
Old Reddit Redirect (v2.0.0)
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Summary
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Dislike Reddit's redesign? Old Reddit Redirect will ensure that you always load the old (old.reddit.com) design instead.

Forces all reddit.com links to old.reddit.com, including navigating to the site, opening links or using old bookmarks.

Unlike the account setting for turning off the design, this works regardless of whether you are logged in or not or in incognito mode. The extension also blocks the EU cookie notice that forces a redirect to new reddit.

You can still access new reddit, if you need, by explicitly loading new.reddit.com.

Old Reddit Redirect is free and open source. The code is available at github.com/tom-james-watson/old-reddit-redirect. Pull requests are more than welcome.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works as intended for Reddit
  • Very useful for Reddit lurkers
  • Great for accessing old version of Reddit without an account
Cons
  • Some links redirect to random posts
  • Low ratings and negative reviews from some users
Most mentioned
  • Very useful addon
  • Works as intended for Reddit
  • Great for accessing old version of Reddit without an account
  • Some links redirect to random posts
Recent reviews
by Damon-William-Tellegen, 2024-04-27
by Damon-William-Tellegen, 2024-04-27
by nm115, 2024-04-21
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Safety
Risk impact

Old Reddit Redirect is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this add-on unless you absolutely trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood

Old Reddit Redirect is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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Old Reddit Redirect