VORAPIS offers an alternative interface for browsing YouTube videos, with its page announcing a new version of the service.
Shorts Deflector
vsYouTube Metadata Search
Shorts Deflector vs YouTube Metadata Search
How do Shorts Deflector and YouTube Metadata Search compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | Shorts Deflector | YouTube Metadata Search |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Open YouTube Shorts in the normal desktop interface with this extension, instead of the mobile-optimized player. | YouTube Metadata Search helps users find video metadata through filtering tools and a rewritten search interface. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Website | Website |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Open source | Not stated | Not stated |
| Language | English | English |
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