Predirect AlternativesPrivacy Tools and other similar apps like Predirect

Predirect is described as 'A open source manifest v3 web extension with minimal permissions that automatically redirects popular sites to privacy friendly frontends and backends' and is a Privacy Tool in the web browsers category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Predirect for a variety of platforms, including Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Web-based, Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi apps. The best Predirect alternative is LibRedirect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Predirect are Privacy Redirect, Redirector, To8 - Anonymous Redirect Links and YT Siphon.

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  1. LibRedirect icon

    LibRedirect

     59 likes

    A web extension that redirects YouTube, Twitter, Instagram... requests to alternative privacy friendly frontends and backends.

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    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    LibRedirect screenshot 1
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  2. Privacy Redirect icon

    Privacy Redirect

     30 likes

    A simple web extension that redirects requests to privacy friendly alternatives. The successor fork is LibRedirect.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Privacy Redirect screenshot 1
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  4. Redirector icon

    Redirector

     22 likes

    Redirector is a browser add-on for Firefox, Chrome, Edge and Opera. The add-on lets you create redirects for specific webpages, e.g. always redirect http://bing.com to http://google.com. It was originally done by request for someone on the Mozillazine forums.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
    • IS flagIceland
    Redirector screenshot 1
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  5. To8 - Anonymous Redirect Links icon

    To8 - Anonymous Redirect Links

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    Generate anonymous redirect links with a strict no-referrer policy. Protect privacy, hide referrer information, and keep your visitors safe online.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Clean modern webpage preview with a clear hero section, concise info blocks, and a professional, user-friendly layout.
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  6. YT Siphon icon

    YT Siphon

     3 likes

    YT Siphon is a browser extension that lets you choose to open YouTube videos in alternative frontends. Instead of auto-redirecting, it gives you the power to decide with simple shortcuts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Firefox
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  8. UntrackMe icon

    UntrackMe

     8 likes

    UntrackMe once set by default to open Twitter and YouTube links will transform them into Nitter and Invidious links and delegate the action to another app. It also supports Google Maps links to transform them into OpenStreetMap links or Geo URI.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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  10. Linkahest icon

    Linkahest

     1 like

    A privacy-focused Android app written in Kotlin that transforms social media links to selfhostable alternative frontends before sharing them.

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. PeerTube Companion icon

    PeerTube Companion

     1 like

    PeerTube Companion is an experimental WebExtension aiming to improve user experience with PeerTube. Right now, the extension redirects to a PeerTube version of a video, when trying to reach it from YouTube, if it's available on PeerTube.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mozilla Firefox
    • PeerTube
    PeerTube Companion screenshot 1
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  12. Social Switch icon

    Social Switch

     1 like

    Redirect Instagram and TikTok URLs to anonymous viewers. Access any profile, posts, tagged posts, stories profile or tags on Instagram or any profile on TikTok and the extension will redirect...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Social Switch screenshot 1
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  13. Invidious Redirect icon

    Invidious Redirect

     1 like

    Redirects all YouTube links to Invidious. Previously hooktube-redirect, but changed since Hooktube is no longer allowed to use the YouTube API, apparently.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Firefox
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  14. RedirectWeb icon

    RedirectWeb

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    Tired of manually fixing URLs? RedirectWeb is a Safari extension that automatically redirects URLs based on your custom rules. Save time, protect your privacy, and browse the web your way.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • visionOS
    • AU flagAustralia
    Redirect Web supports multiple browsers, not just Safari. It’s been featured by Apple, Lifehacker, and many other tech influencers.
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