YouTube Mobile for desktop

YouTube Mobile for desktop

Redirects to the mobile version of YouTube, enhanced for desktop.

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What is YouTube Mobile for desktop?

YouTube Mobile for desktop is a Firefox add-on that redirects to the mobile version of YouTube, enhanced for desktop. It provides native video controls, a more compact layout, removes ads, and redirects YouTube Shorts to the normal player. This add-on enhances the YouTube experience on desktop browsers.

Merlin
Stats
Stats date:
By: Bill
Users: 58 ▼ -1
Rating: 4.67 (18)
Version: 1.10.6 (Last updated: 2023-11-28)
Creation date: 2021-02-05
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 11.76K
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
Merlin
Summary

Enhancements:

  • native video controls
  • more compact
  • no ads
  • YouTube Shorts redirected to the normal player
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Safety
Risk impact

YouTube Mobile for desktop 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 YouTube Mobile for desktop if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Mobile for desktop is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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