YT Siphon

Redirect YouTube URLs to alternative frontends
What is YT Siphon?
YT Siphon is a masterfully designed Firefox add-on. It allows users to automatically redirect YouTube URLs to alternative frontends, offering an ad-free, uninterrupted video streaming experience. This add-on adds the functionality of opening any YouTube video page in your configured frontend by simply pressing 'Alt+J' or by 'Shift+Click' on a video while browsing YouTube. YT Siphon has emerged as a perfect workaround in the times when YouTube is cracking down on Ad Blocker's usage.
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Add-on stats

By: f3.al
Users: 2,857 ▲ 29
Rating: 4.44 (18)
Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2023-10-15)
Creation date: 2023-10-14
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • scripting
  • activeTab
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 172.62K
Email: yt*****@f3.al
URLs: Website

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# 1651 ▲ 3
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Add-on summary

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YT Siphon This is a browser extensoin / add-on to redirect YouTube URLs to alternative frontends.

This extension adds the following functionality:

  • If you have a YouTube video page opened and press Alt+J (can be changed in your browser settings), it opens the video page in the configured frontend.
  • If you're browsing YouTube and you Shift+Click on a video, it opens the video page in the configured frontend in a new tab.

Motivation YouTube started cracking down on Ad Blocker usage, so this is my workaround.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Brings calmness to user experience on YT by presumably removing or blocking unwanted elements
  • Saves users from a lot of pain associated with using YT
  • Regarded as essential for making YT usable again
Cons
  • Issues with functionality such as not working with Shift + click on YouTube
  • Potential compatibility issues with VPNs leading to infinite loading
  • Potential confusion regarding settings modification and lack of clear instructions
Most mentioned
  • Difficulties with changing keyboard shortcuts or lack of clarity in settings
  • Removes or diminishes negative impact of ads on the YT experience
  • Possible performance issues when used with alternative clients like Piped
Recent reviews
bruh thank u works
by Firefox user 18236409, 2024-01-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

YT Siphon requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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