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.

Add-on stats

Rating: 4.74 (264)
Version: 1.8.2 (Last updated: 2024-08-28)
Creation date: 2018-04-25
Weekly download count: 910
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low 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: 20.76K

Other platforms

Old Reddit Redirect (v2.0.1)
4.76 (300) 100,000
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Add-on summary

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

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 well to redirect to old Reddit layout
  • Helps users who dislike the new Reddit interface
  • Very useful for mobile users
  • Provides a better user experience for Reddit browsing
  • Allows for easy access to old Reddit
Cons
  • Stopped working for some users
  • Doesn't effectively handle Google search results
  • Certain Reddit pages don't function properly with the redirect
  • No recent updates or support
  • Could use more customizable options
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working and no updates
  • Works well
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Helps with mobile UX
  • Great for old Reddit experience
Recent reviews
the extension redirects np links to old, which can encourage brigading; apart from that it's really good
by ntg, 2024-10-28

I love it

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Old Reddit Redirect requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Old Reddit Redirect has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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