Alter

Redirect to privacy-friendly alternatives
Alter is a free and open-source Firefox add-on that redirects YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, Instagram, and Medium links to privacy-friendly alternatives such as Invidious, Nitter, Teddit, Bibliogram, and Scribe. It aims to enhance online privacy by providing users with alternative platforms that respect their privacy.
Manifest V2
Daily users: 50
-4
Rating: 4.86
(7)
Version: 7.0 (Last updated: 2022-07-12)
Version code: 5430495
Creation date: 2021-06-07
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 17.08K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

User reviews


Not bad, but I wish there was a button to switch instances. and to be able to add multiple instances to other instances. yeah. that's all I was missing.
by krokoboy, 2023-09-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

Alter requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

Alter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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