Nitter Redirect
Redirects Twitter requests to Nitter, the privacy friendly alternative.
Nitter Redirect - A Privacy-enhancing Firefox Add-on
"Nitter Redirect" is a privacy-enhancing Firefox add-on. It intercepts and redirects requests headed to various Twitter domains, and instead, sends them to the privacy-friendly alternative, Nitter. No unnecessary permissions are required. Users have the control to toggle redirects on/off and set custom Nitter instances. Its latest feature now correctly redirects Twitter URLs including '/tweets'.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Simon Brazell
Rating: 4.38 
(40)
Weekly download count: 33
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- *://twitter.com/*
- *://www.twitter.com/*
- *://mobile.twitter.com/*
- *://pbs.twimg.com/*
- *://video.twimg.com/*
Size: 22.94K
Email: si*****@brazell.com.au
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works fine for twitter.com links
- Minimalist code and great job
- No configuration or sign-ins needed
- Uses actual links instead of tracked links
- Works perfect with no bugs
Cons
- No longer supported and hasn't been updated in years
- Doesn't redirect x.com links
- Potential security issues with nitter.net connection
- Developer non-responsive to issues
- Suddenly stopped working after initial usage
Most mentioned
- Issues with x.com link redirection
- Lack of support and updates
- Security issues when connecting to nitter.net
- General functionality with twitter.com links
- Minimalist approach and ease of use
User reviews
by 敬念法轮大法好远离疫情, 2025-02-15
No longer supported. Hasn't been updated in years. Developer is non-responsive. Doesn't work on x.com links.
by Firefox user 17391463, 2024-12-12
Doesn't work.
by Firefox user 18636455, 2024-10-13
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Nitter Redirect 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
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Nitter Redirect. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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