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LibRedirect

A browser extension that redirects popular sites to privacy-friendly alternative frontends.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-04-16

Last seen:2026-09-06

Times seen:2

Website:github.com

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The short version

A browser extension that redirects popular sites to privacy-friendly alternative frontends.

Why it caught our attention

A commenter highly recommended its configurable redirects across several major platforms.

Where it surfaced on Hacker News

2026-09-06

“I highly recommend the extension libredirect, which will redirect you to instances of your choice (or just stick with the defaults).”
robotnikman · recommendation
Direct HN comment

Nitter has more working instances than before the takedowns

Daily issue Original thread

2026-04-16

Editorial paraphrase

“use Invidious with LibRedirect to watch YT videos”.

Original thread