Watch YouTube Shorts through the normal desktop interface with this Chromium and Firefox extension.
Open source
24 alternativesShorts Deflector
vsFreeTube
Shorts Deflector vs FreeTube
How do Shorts Deflector and FreeTube compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Shorts Deflector | FreeTube |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open YouTube Shorts in the normal desktop interface with this extension, instead of the mobile-optimized player. | FreeTube provides a desktop YouTube interface for watching videos on Windows, macOS, and Linux. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
| Alternatives |
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