Predirect

github.com/libreom/predirect Social Media Tools Open-source projectOpen source

Predirect automatically redirects selected web links through a browser extension with minimal permissions.

github.com/libreom/predirect
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About Predirect

Predirect is a Manifest V3 web extension with minimal permissions that automatically redirects popular sites to alternative frontends described by the project as privacy friendly. It lists redirects for services including YouTube links and embeds, X, Reddit, search, Medium, TikTok, Quora, Instagram, Fandom, IMDb, YouTube Music, Twitch, and SoundCloud. The repository states it works in Firefox for Android. The project is open source under GPL-3.0, and no pricing information is provided.

Key features

  • Redirects YouTube links and embeds to Piped or Invidious
  • Redirects X to Nitter and Reddit to redlib
  • Redirects search queries to SearXNG
  • Uses Manifest V3 with minimal permissions
  • Works in Firefox for Android
  • Redirects many listed services, including TikTok, Medium, Quora, and IMDb
Best for: People who browse the listed services and want automatic redirects to the alternative frontends listed by the project, including on Firefox for Android.
Good for
  • Open source under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Manifest V3 extension with minimal permissions
  • Covers many popular sites with automatic redirects

Predirect at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Predirect FAQ

What does Predirect do?
It automatically redirects selected popular sites to alternative frontends, such as YouTube links and embeds to Piped or Invidious.
Which services are covered?
The project lists redirects for services including YouTube, X, Reddit, search, Medium, TikTok, Quora, Instagram, Fandom, IMDb, Twitch, SoundCloud, and others.
Does it work on Android?
The repository states it works in Firefox for Android.
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