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YouTube Metadata Search
vsShorts Deflector
YouTube Metadata Search vs Shorts Deflector
How do YouTube Metadata Search 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 Metadata Search | Shorts Deflector |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | YouTube Metadata Search helps users find video metadata through filtering tools and a rewritten search interface. | Open YouTube Shorts in the normal desktop interface with this extension, instead of the mobile-optimized player. |
| 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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