Merlin
Redirect Bypasser (WebExtension)

Redirect Bypasser (WebExtension)

Avoid redirects and has direct access to the sites you want to visit.

What is Redirect Bypasser (WebExtension)?
Redirect Bypasser (WebExtension) is a browser extension specially designed for Firefox that allows users to bypass unnecessary redirects, frame pages like Google images, Bing, Yahoo, etc., and advertisements. It possesses the ability to extract links recursively and decode obstructed links, providing direct access to the destination web address. It is particularly useful in obtaining the URL of flash games, videos, music, and more. The add-on also handles dynamic link content effectively.
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Merlin
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By: Kawzen
Users: 787 ▼ -6
Rating: 4.38 (13)
Version: 2.1.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2018-06-15
Weekly download count: 39
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • notifications
Size: 71.75K
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# 3588 ▲ 15
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Summary
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Useful to avoid frame pages (e.g., Google images, Yahoo, Bing...) , ads, surveys, unwanted redirects...

Features:

  • Extract links recursively (every URL found are added to a pop-up overlay while hovering the link to let the user choose the best option in a fast way).

  • Decode obfuscated links as "reverse", base64 and hex. (tricks used by some sites to prevent direct access to the original web address).

  • Extract web addresses within tag's attributes (e.g. onclick, onmouseover...), text contents and JavaScript: protocol (mostly used to open pop-ups or to show overlays).

  • Extract web addresses from plug-ins (useful to open flash games, videos... in a new tab or to get URL of videos, musics...).

  • Can handle dynamic content (links that move or hide...) very well.

  • The icons are sorted by file extension and auto-set colors based on algorithm used, for the user identify them quickly. As an example, while browsing any site (e.g. Google images) the blue icon was the desired target, another link that show blue icon is likely to be the desired one too.

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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
  • Easy to download images and direct reading links
  • User can decide how to handle ambiguous redirects
  • Functional and efficient
Cons
  • Doesn't have direct links to the sites on Bing search results
  • Cannot remove redirects at https://www.baidu.com
  • Stopped working in Google images for a period
Most mentioned
  • Useful and efficient
  • Some issues with specific sites
  • Good for handling redirects
Recent reviews
Bing search results still don't have direct links to the sites, with this installed. Not helpful for me.
by Firefox user 15291916, 2023-12-12
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Safety
Risk impact

Redirect Bypasser (WebExtension) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Redirect Bypasser (WebExtension) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Redirect Bypasser (WebExtension) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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