YT Siphon
Redirect YouTube URLs to alternative frontends
YT Siphon: Redirect YouTube URLs via Firefox Add-On
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.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 12
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
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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Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
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+Clickon 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
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spammy, or outdated.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
- 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
User reviews
bruh thank u works
by Firefox user 18236409, 2024-01-12
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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