This browser extension removes distracting YouTube elements to help users focus while watching videos.
youtube-local
vsShorts Deflector
youtube-local vs Shorts Deflector
How do youtube-local and Shorts Deflector compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | youtube-local | Shorts Deflector |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Watch YouTube through a browser-based client that routes requests through Tor, except for the video file host. | Watch YouTube Shorts through the normal desktop interface with this Chromium and Firefox extension. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | App |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | Not recorded | Browser extension |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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