Enhance YouTube Shorts Viewing Experience

Shorts Deflector is a Firefox extension designed to improve the viewing experience of YouTube Shorts on desktop. By redirecting users to the standard desktop interface, it eliminates the limitations of the mobile-optimized version, allowing for easier navigation and access to features like video scrubbing, comments, and view counts. The extension is built for speed, ensuring a seamless transition that users may not even notice.

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This subscription-based tool addresses a common frustration among users who prefer watching Shorts on larger screens. The installation process requires a permission to read browsing history, which is solely used for detecting page updates. Shorts Deflector aims to provide a more user-friendly experience for desktop users, making it a valuable addition for those who frequently engage with YouTube Shorts.

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SHA256
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