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Predirect

mozilla.orgBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 16 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 16 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Predirect is an open-source Firefox web extension that automatically redirects sites such as YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Fandom, and Medium to more privacy-friendly frontends. It uses minimal permissions and is available for Firefox on desktop and Android.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebEmbeddableAndroid
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275stars
9forks
6features
2023since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Avoiding privacy-invasive website frontends when browsing popular online services.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: privacy-conscious Firefox users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: GPL-3.0 · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable, android

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: addons.mozilla.org · github.com · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Predirect takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on avoiding privacy-invasive website frontends when browsing popular online services. Inferred · not functionally tested: Predirect is an open-source project aimed at privacy-conscious Firefox users. Basis unknown · not verified: Predirect is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.

Behind Predirect is कलम नाम, and it first shipped in 2023. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 275 stars. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include automatic redirects, privacy-friendly frontends, and minimal permissions. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Automatic redirects
  • Privacy-friendly frontends
  • Minimal permissions
  • Manifest V3
  • Site-specific rules
  • Firefox for Android

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
privacy-redirectsalternative-frontendsmanifest-v3firefox-extension

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserEmbeddableAndroid

Trust & compliance

License
GPL-3.0
Public signals
HTTPSPrivacy PolicyTerms of ServiceOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 275Multi-languageStore listing found
Legal
Privacy Policy Terms of Service

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed16 Sep · 13:47 UTC
    Predirect seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Predirect

What is Predirect?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Predirect focuses on avoiding privacy-invasive website frontends when browsing popular online services. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Predirect?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Predirect is an open-source project built for privacy-conscious Firefox users.
Is Predirect free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Predirect is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Predirect run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Predirect runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, and Android.
Is Predirect still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 16 Sep 2026.
What projects are similar to Predirect?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Privacy Redirect, Privacy Redirect, and Reddirect.Privacy RedirectPrivacy RedirectReddirect
Who makes Predirect?
Predirect is developed by कलम नाम.
When did Predirect launch?
Predirect first shipped in 2023.

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