Yewtu.be

This extension provides a simple and convenient way to automatically redirect YouTube video URLs to yewtu.be without the need for user interaction.
What is Yewtu.be?
Yewtu.be is a Firefox add-on that automatically redirects YouTube video URLs to yewtu.be without the need for user interaction.

Add-on stats

By: GoNXaS
Users: 7
Rating: 2.00 (1)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2023-04-12)
Creation date: 2023-04-11
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 30.87K
URLs: Website

Ranking

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Firefox add-ons? Install Chrome-Stats extension to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Firefox Browser Add-ons.
Chrome-Stats extension

Add-on summary

This extension provides a simple and convenient way to automatically redirect YouTube video URLs to yewtu.be without the need for user interaction. To function properly, this extension requires the following permissions:

  • activeTab: This permission allows the extension to access the currently active tab in the browser.
  • <all_urls>: This permission allows the extension to access all URLs, which is necessary to intercept and redirect requests made to YouTube video URLs.
  • webRequest and webRequestBlocking: These permissions allow the extension to use the webRequest API to intercept and block requests made by the browser. The webRequestBlocking permission is needed to block the original request and redirect it to yewtu.be.

User reviews

at this point, its too slow to use. i like the idea though
View all user reviews

Add-on safety

Risk impact

Yewtu.be 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 Yewtu.be if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Yewtu.be is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Upgrade to see risk analysis details