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Firefox used to prevent automatic redirects and have a button you could use to opt-in to a redirect. However, a update a couple of months ago eliminated this feature and now Firefox (version 35) always redirects automatic.



How can I get the old behavior back and block automatic redirects?










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  • Type the following instead of a URL about:preferences#advanced > check Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page.
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Firefox used to prevent automatic redirects and have a button you could use to opt-in to a redirect. However, a update a couple of months ago eliminated this feature and now Firefox (version 35) always redirects automatic.



How can I get the old behavior back and block automatic redirects?










share|improve this question






















  • Type the following instead of a URL about:preferences#advanced > check Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page.
    – ROMANIA_engineer
    Jan 1 '17 at 23:26













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Firefox used to prevent automatic redirects and have a button you could use to opt-in to a redirect. However, a update a couple of months ago eliminated this feature and now Firefox (version 35) always redirects automatic.



How can I get the old behavior back and block automatic redirects?










share|improve this question













Firefox used to prevent automatic redirects and have a button you could use to opt-in to a redirect. However, a update a couple of months ago eliminated this feature and now Firefox (version 35) always redirects automatic.



How can I get the old behavior back and block automatic redirects?







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  • Type the following instead of a URL about:preferences#advanced > check Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page.
    – ROMANIA_engineer
    Jan 1 '17 at 23:26


















  • Type the following instead of a URL about:preferences#advanced > check Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page.
    – ROMANIA_engineer
    Jan 1 '17 at 23:26
















Type the following instead of a URL about:preferences#advanced > check Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page.
– ROMANIA_engineer
Jan 1 '17 at 23:26




Type the following instead of a URL about:preferences#advanced > check Warn me when websites try to redirect or reload the page.
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As of Firefox 56, the menu has now been "simplified" and the option is no longer available.



To turn on the redirect warning:




  1. Type about:config in the address bar

  2. Search for accessibility.blockautorefresh

  3. Set the value to True


Source: Mozilla Support Forum






share|improve this answer



















  • 1




    Doesn't work any more.
    – Philippe
    Sep 6 at 22:31










  • It did in my case. You're probably dealing with something different. Still works in FF 62.
    – Andrew
    Sep 13 at 22:10










  • I'm still getting issues with something like duckduckgo.com/?q=!g%20test
    – dexgecko
    Sep 14 at 19:57


















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On the top right, you have the 3 horizontal line menu icon as indicated in the picture below.



Menu icon in new Firefox



Click on options the advanced the> under accessibility > tick the box that says "Warn me when websites try to redirect or load another page".



Advanced options menu Firefox



Although this will restore the old behaviour... EVERY time you click on a link to another website, it will warn you. For example, when you Google something and click on a link, it goes through a couple of redirects before it takes you to the end page ... and you have to click accept each time, which will be a bit of a hassle. It may be that you are trying to block pop-ups. I recommend you read Pop-up blocking and explanation for Firefox (Official Mozilla Guidelines) in case that's what you are trying to do.






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    Unfortunately this option is no longer available since Firefox now has a "simplified" menu.
    – dexgecko
    Nov 4 '17 at 5:17










  • @dexgecko With new updates try this addon: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-control
    – SleepingGod
    Nov 4 '17 at 13:55










  • There's a (maybe) easier option using the about:config. I've highlighted it in another answer.
    – dexgecko
    Nov 4 '17 at 14:50


















up vote
3
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Under the Tools menu in firefox 35.0.1
/Options/Advanced/General/ tab there's a block you can check to be warned when a site tries a redirect.
A panel will rise the question at the top of the screen for the warning and then you can accept or ignore the redirect process.
May be this will help you out.



If you still face this problem!
Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects



ADBlock



Disable 302 redirects!



Link 1



Link 2






share|improve this answer



















  • 3




    I have this turned on and I still get redirected automatically with no warning.
    – Tyler Durden
    Feb 7 '15 at 17:07










  • Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    Feb 9 '15 at 4:43












  • If anyone get the solutions by this can mark the answer as a selected answer then :)
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    Feb 10 '15 at 11:52










  • Your answer does not work for 302 redirects. You did not test that, did you?
    – Mindwin
    May 11 '15 at 14:24










  • Disable 302 redirects Link 1 Link 2
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    May 12 '15 at 5:08




















up vote
0
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There are redirects that appear to take you one place and take you somewhere else, which is like a form of malware. There are also redirects that eventually get you to where you expect to go, but get there via intermediate links that may be designed to track or to generate referral revenue. The second type may or may not be something people object to as a matter of principle, but these are often blocked by the browser, making them at least an annoyance.



You can handle redirects with warnings and opting-in. That is a good strategy if you rarely use web services that normally redirect as part of their operating model. However, if you frequent sites and services that redirect, the warning and opt-in requirement can become a pain in the butt.



In that case, you can deal with it by using an add-on that identifies the ultimate destination and takes you directly there. Firefox Quantum came out since this question was posted, so many of the legacy add-ons for this no longer work. I've tested several replacements for the legacy add-ons, and one I've found that seems to work well (actually better than the legacy add-ons I used), is Skip Redirect by Sebastian Blask.



It is configurable, including blacklisting and whitelisting using patterns:



enter image description here



Dangerous sites tend to be blocked by the browser, anyway, but if you do get redirected to a site that isn't as represented, you can add it to the blacklist.



The best strategy for dealing with redirects (warn/opt-in vs. bypass), will depend on whether the majority that you encounter are an unfortunate characteristic of sites and services you use.






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    As of Firefox 56, the menu has now been "simplified" and the option is no longer available.



    To turn on the redirect warning:




    1. Type about:config in the address bar

    2. Search for accessibility.blockautorefresh

    3. Set the value to True


    Source: Mozilla Support Forum






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    • 1




      Doesn't work any more.
      – Philippe
      Sep 6 at 22:31










    • It did in my case. You're probably dealing with something different. Still works in FF 62.
      – Andrew
      Sep 13 at 22:10










    • I'm still getting issues with something like duckduckgo.com/?q=!g%20test
      – dexgecko
      Sep 14 at 19:57















    up vote
    18
    down vote













    As of Firefox 56, the menu has now been "simplified" and the option is no longer available.



    To turn on the redirect warning:




    1. Type about:config in the address bar

    2. Search for accessibility.blockautorefresh

    3. Set the value to True


    Source: Mozilla Support Forum






    share|improve this answer



















    • 1




      Doesn't work any more.
      – Philippe
      Sep 6 at 22:31










    • It did in my case. You're probably dealing with something different. Still works in FF 62.
      – Andrew
      Sep 13 at 22:10










    • I'm still getting issues with something like duckduckgo.com/?q=!g%20test
      – dexgecko
      Sep 14 at 19:57













    up vote
    18
    down vote










    up vote
    18
    down vote









    As of Firefox 56, the menu has now been "simplified" and the option is no longer available.



    To turn on the redirect warning:




    1. Type about:config in the address bar

    2. Search for accessibility.blockautorefresh

    3. Set the value to True


    Source: Mozilla Support Forum






    share|improve this answer














    As of Firefox 56, the menu has now been "simplified" and the option is no longer available.



    To turn on the redirect warning:




    1. Type about:config in the address bar

    2. Search for accessibility.blockautorefresh

    3. Set the value to True


    Source: Mozilla Support Forum







    share|improve this answer














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    • 1




      Doesn't work any more.
      – Philippe
      Sep 6 at 22:31










    • It did in my case. You're probably dealing with something different. Still works in FF 62.
      – Andrew
      Sep 13 at 22:10










    • I'm still getting issues with something like duckduckgo.com/?q=!g%20test
      – dexgecko
      Sep 14 at 19:57














    • 1




      Doesn't work any more.
      – Philippe
      Sep 6 at 22:31










    • It did in my case. You're probably dealing with something different. Still works in FF 62.
      – Andrew
      Sep 13 at 22:10










    • I'm still getting issues with something like duckduckgo.com/?q=!g%20test
      – dexgecko
      Sep 14 at 19:57








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    Doesn't work any more.
    – Philippe
    Sep 6 at 22:31




    Doesn't work any more.
    – Philippe
    Sep 6 at 22:31












    It did in my case. You're probably dealing with something different. Still works in FF 62.
    – Andrew
    Sep 13 at 22:10




    It did in my case. You're probably dealing with something different. Still works in FF 62.
    – Andrew
    Sep 13 at 22:10












    I'm still getting issues with something like duckduckgo.com/?q=!g%20test
    – dexgecko
    Sep 14 at 19:57




    I'm still getting issues with something like duckduckgo.com/?q=!g%20test
    – dexgecko
    Sep 14 at 19:57












    up vote
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    On the top right, you have the 3 horizontal line menu icon as indicated in the picture below.



    Menu icon in new Firefox



    Click on options the advanced the> under accessibility > tick the box that says "Warn me when websites try to redirect or load another page".



    Advanced options menu Firefox



    Although this will restore the old behaviour... EVERY time you click on a link to another website, it will warn you. For example, when you Google something and click on a link, it goes through a couple of redirects before it takes you to the end page ... and you have to click accept each time, which will be a bit of a hassle. It may be that you are trying to block pop-ups. I recommend you read Pop-up blocking and explanation for Firefox (Official Mozilla Guidelines) in case that's what you are trying to do.






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      Unfortunately this option is no longer available since Firefox now has a "simplified" menu.
      – dexgecko
      Nov 4 '17 at 5:17










    • @dexgecko With new updates try this addon: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-control
      – SleepingGod
      Nov 4 '17 at 13:55










    • There's a (maybe) easier option using the about:config. I've highlighted it in another answer.
      – dexgecko
      Nov 4 '17 at 14:50















    up vote
    9
    down vote













    On the top right, you have the 3 horizontal line menu icon as indicated in the picture below.



    Menu icon in new Firefox



    Click on options the advanced the> under accessibility > tick the box that says "Warn me when websites try to redirect or load another page".



    Advanced options menu Firefox



    Although this will restore the old behaviour... EVERY time you click on a link to another website, it will warn you. For example, when you Google something and click on a link, it goes through a couple of redirects before it takes you to the end page ... and you have to click accept each time, which will be a bit of a hassle. It may be that you are trying to block pop-ups. I recommend you read Pop-up blocking and explanation for Firefox (Official Mozilla Guidelines) in case that's what you are trying to do.






    share|improve this answer



















    • 6




      Unfortunately this option is no longer available since Firefox now has a "simplified" menu.
      – dexgecko
      Nov 4 '17 at 5:17










    • @dexgecko With new updates try this addon: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-control
      – SleepingGod
      Nov 4 '17 at 13:55










    • There's a (maybe) easier option using the about:config. I've highlighted it in another answer.
      – dexgecko
      Nov 4 '17 at 14:50













    up vote
    9
    down vote










    up vote
    9
    down vote









    On the top right, you have the 3 horizontal line menu icon as indicated in the picture below.



    Menu icon in new Firefox



    Click on options the advanced the> under accessibility > tick the box that says "Warn me when websites try to redirect or load another page".



    Advanced options menu Firefox



    Although this will restore the old behaviour... EVERY time you click on a link to another website, it will warn you. For example, when you Google something and click on a link, it goes through a couple of redirects before it takes you to the end page ... and you have to click accept each time, which will be a bit of a hassle. It may be that you are trying to block pop-ups. I recommend you read Pop-up blocking and explanation for Firefox (Official Mozilla Guidelines) in case that's what you are trying to do.






    share|improve this answer














    On the top right, you have the 3 horizontal line menu icon as indicated in the picture below.



    Menu icon in new Firefox



    Click on options the advanced the> under accessibility > tick the box that says "Warn me when websites try to redirect or load another page".



    Advanced options menu Firefox



    Although this will restore the old behaviour... EVERY time you click on a link to another website, it will warn you. For example, when you Google something and click on a link, it goes through a couple of redirects before it takes you to the end page ... and you have to click accept each time, which will be a bit of a hassle. It may be that you are trying to block pop-ups. I recommend you read Pop-up blocking and explanation for Firefox (Official Mozilla Guidelines) in case that's what you are trying to do.







    share|improve this answer














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      Unfortunately this option is no longer available since Firefox now has a "simplified" menu.
      – dexgecko
      Nov 4 '17 at 5:17










    • @dexgecko With new updates try this addon: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-control
      – SleepingGod
      Nov 4 '17 at 13:55










    • There's a (maybe) easier option using the about:config. I've highlighted it in another answer.
      – dexgecko
      Nov 4 '17 at 14:50














    • 6




      Unfortunately this option is no longer available since Firefox now has a "simplified" menu.
      – dexgecko
      Nov 4 '17 at 5:17










    • @dexgecko With new updates try this addon: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-control
      – SleepingGod
      Nov 4 '17 at 13:55










    • There's a (maybe) easier option using the about:config. I've highlighted it in another answer.
      – dexgecko
      Nov 4 '17 at 14:50








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    Unfortunately this option is no longer available since Firefox now has a "simplified" menu.
    – dexgecko
    Nov 4 '17 at 5:17




    Unfortunately this option is no longer available since Firefox now has a "simplified" menu.
    – dexgecko
    Nov 4 '17 at 5:17












    @dexgecko With new updates try this addon: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-control
    – SleepingGod
    Nov 4 '17 at 13:55




    @dexgecko With new updates try this addon: addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/redirect-control
    – SleepingGod
    Nov 4 '17 at 13:55












    There's a (maybe) easier option using the about:config. I've highlighted it in another answer.
    – dexgecko
    Nov 4 '17 at 14:50




    There's a (maybe) easier option using the about:config. I've highlighted it in another answer.
    – dexgecko
    Nov 4 '17 at 14:50










    up vote
    3
    down vote













    Under the Tools menu in firefox 35.0.1
    /Options/Advanced/General/ tab there's a block you can check to be warned when a site tries a redirect.
    A panel will rise the question at the top of the screen for the warning and then you can accept or ignore the redirect process.
    May be this will help you out.



    If you still face this problem!
    Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects



    ADBlock



    Disable 302 redirects!



    Link 1



    Link 2






    share|improve this answer



















    • 3




      I have this turned on and I still get redirected automatically with no warning.
      – Tyler Durden
      Feb 7 '15 at 17:07










    • Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      Feb 9 '15 at 4:43












    • If anyone get the solutions by this can mark the answer as a selected answer then :)
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      Feb 10 '15 at 11:52










    • Your answer does not work for 302 redirects. You did not test that, did you?
      – Mindwin
      May 11 '15 at 14:24










    • Disable 302 redirects Link 1 Link 2
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      May 12 '15 at 5:08

















    up vote
    3
    down vote













    Under the Tools menu in firefox 35.0.1
    /Options/Advanced/General/ tab there's a block you can check to be warned when a site tries a redirect.
    A panel will rise the question at the top of the screen for the warning and then you can accept or ignore the redirect process.
    May be this will help you out.



    If you still face this problem!
    Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects



    ADBlock



    Disable 302 redirects!



    Link 1



    Link 2






    share|improve this answer



















    • 3




      I have this turned on and I still get redirected automatically with no warning.
      – Tyler Durden
      Feb 7 '15 at 17:07










    • Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      Feb 9 '15 at 4:43












    • If anyone get the solutions by this can mark the answer as a selected answer then :)
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      Feb 10 '15 at 11:52










    • Your answer does not work for 302 redirects. You did not test that, did you?
      – Mindwin
      May 11 '15 at 14:24










    • Disable 302 redirects Link 1 Link 2
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      May 12 '15 at 5:08















    up vote
    3
    down vote










    up vote
    3
    down vote









    Under the Tools menu in firefox 35.0.1
    /Options/Advanced/General/ tab there's a block you can check to be warned when a site tries a redirect.
    A panel will rise the question at the top of the screen for the warning and then you can accept or ignore the redirect process.
    May be this will help you out.



    If you still face this problem!
    Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects



    ADBlock



    Disable 302 redirects!



    Link 1



    Link 2






    share|improve this answer














    Under the Tools menu in firefox 35.0.1
    /Options/Advanced/General/ tab there's a block you can check to be warned when a site tries a redirect.
    A panel will rise the question at the top of the screen for the warning and then you can accept or ignore the redirect process.
    May be this will help you out.



    If you still face this problem!
    Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects



    ADBlock



    Disable 302 redirects!



    Link 1



    Link 2







    share|improve this answer














    share|improve this answer



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    • 3




      I have this turned on and I still get redirected automatically with no warning.
      – Tyler Durden
      Feb 7 '15 at 17:07










    • Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      Feb 9 '15 at 4:43












    • If anyone get the solutions by this can mark the answer as a selected answer then :)
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      Feb 10 '15 at 11:52










    • Your answer does not work for 302 redirects. You did not test that, did you?
      – Mindwin
      May 11 '15 at 14:24










    • Disable 302 redirects Link 1 Link 2
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      May 12 '15 at 5:08
















    • 3




      I have this turned on and I still get redirected automatically with no warning.
      – Tyler Durden
      Feb 7 '15 at 17:07










    • Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      Feb 9 '15 at 4:43












    • If anyone get the solutions by this can mark the answer as a selected answer then :)
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      Feb 10 '15 at 11:52










    • Your answer does not work for 302 redirects. You did not test that, did you?
      – Mindwin
      May 11 '15 at 14:24










    • Disable 302 redirects Link 1 Link 2
      – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
      May 12 '15 at 5:08










    3




    3




    I have this turned on and I still get redirected automatically with no warning.
    – Tyler Durden
    Feb 7 '15 at 17:07




    I have this turned on and I still get redirected automatically with no warning.
    – Tyler Durden
    Feb 7 '15 at 17:07












    Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    Feb 9 '15 at 4:43






    Download and install this plugin that prevents automatic redirects addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    Feb 9 '15 at 4:43














    If anyone get the solutions by this can mark the answer as a selected answer then :)
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    Feb 10 '15 at 11:52




    If anyone get the solutions by this can mark the answer as a selected answer then :)
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    Feb 10 '15 at 11:52












    Your answer does not work for 302 redirects. You did not test that, did you?
    – Mindwin
    May 11 '15 at 14:24




    Your answer does not work for 302 redirects. You did not test that, did you?
    – Mindwin
    May 11 '15 at 14:24












    Disable 302 redirects Link 1 Link 2
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    May 12 '15 at 5:08






    Disable 302 redirects Link 1 Link 2
    – Mahavirsinh Padhiyar
    May 12 '15 at 5:08












    up vote
    0
    down vote













    There are redirects that appear to take you one place and take you somewhere else, which is like a form of malware. There are also redirects that eventually get you to where you expect to go, but get there via intermediate links that may be designed to track or to generate referral revenue. The second type may or may not be something people object to as a matter of principle, but these are often blocked by the browser, making them at least an annoyance.



    You can handle redirects with warnings and opting-in. That is a good strategy if you rarely use web services that normally redirect as part of their operating model. However, if you frequent sites and services that redirect, the warning and opt-in requirement can become a pain in the butt.



    In that case, you can deal with it by using an add-on that identifies the ultimate destination and takes you directly there. Firefox Quantum came out since this question was posted, so many of the legacy add-ons for this no longer work. I've tested several replacements for the legacy add-ons, and one I've found that seems to work well (actually better than the legacy add-ons I used), is Skip Redirect by Sebastian Blask.



    It is configurable, including blacklisting and whitelisting using patterns:



    enter image description here



    Dangerous sites tend to be blocked by the browser, anyway, but if you do get redirected to a site that isn't as represented, you can add it to the blacklist.



    The best strategy for dealing with redirects (warn/opt-in vs. bypass), will depend on whether the majority that you encounter are an unfortunate characteristic of sites and services you use.






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      There are redirects that appear to take you one place and take you somewhere else, which is like a form of malware. There are also redirects that eventually get you to where you expect to go, but get there via intermediate links that may be designed to track or to generate referral revenue. The second type may or may not be something people object to as a matter of principle, but these are often blocked by the browser, making them at least an annoyance.



      You can handle redirects with warnings and opting-in. That is a good strategy if you rarely use web services that normally redirect as part of their operating model. However, if you frequent sites and services that redirect, the warning and opt-in requirement can become a pain in the butt.



      In that case, you can deal with it by using an add-on that identifies the ultimate destination and takes you directly there. Firefox Quantum came out since this question was posted, so many of the legacy add-ons for this no longer work. I've tested several replacements for the legacy add-ons, and one I've found that seems to work well (actually better than the legacy add-ons I used), is Skip Redirect by Sebastian Blask.



      It is configurable, including blacklisting and whitelisting using patterns:



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      Dangerous sites tend to be blocked by the browser, anyway, but if you do get redirected to a site that isn't as represented, you can add it to the blacklist.



      The best strategy for dealing with redirects (warn/opt-in vs. bypass), will depend on whether the majority that you encounter are an unfortunate characteristic of sites and services you use.






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        There are redirects that appear to take you one place and take you somewhere else, which is like a form of malware. There are also redirects that eventually get you to where you expect to go, but get there via intermediate links that may be designed to track or to generate referral revenue. The second type may or may not be something people object to as a matter of principle, but these are often blocked by the browser, making them at least an annoyance.



        You can handle redirects with warnings and opting-in. That is a good strategy if you rarely use web services that normally redirect as part of their operating model. However, if you frequent sites and services that redirect, the warning and opt-in requirement can become a pain in the butt.



        In that case, you can deal with it by using an add-on that identifies the ultimate destination and takes you directly there. Firefox Quantum came out since this question was posted, so many of the legacy add-ons for this no longer work. I've tested several replacements for the legacy add-ons, and one I've found that seems to work well (actually better than the legacy add-ons I used), is Skip Redirect by Sebastian Blask.



        It is configurable, including blacklisting and whitelisting using patterns:



        enter image description here



        Dangerous sites tend to be blocked by the browser, anyway, but if you do get redirected to a site that isn't as represented, you can add it to the blacklist.



        The best strategy for dealing with redirects (warn/opt-in vs. bypass), will depend on whether the majority that you encounter are an unfortunate characteristic of sites and services you use.






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        There are redirects that appear to take you one place and take you somewhere else, which is like a form of malware. There are also redirects that eventually get you to where you expect to go, but get there via intermediate links that may be designed to track or to generate referral revenue. The second type may or may not be something people object to as a matter of principle, but these are often blocked by the browser, making them at least an annoyance.



        You can handle redirects with warnings and opting-in. That is a good strategy if you rarely use web services that normally redirect as part of their operating model. However, if you frequent sites and services that redirect, the warning and opt-in requirement can become a pain in the butt.



        In that case, you can deal with it by using an add-on that identifies the ultimate destination and takes you directly there. Firefox Quantum came out since this question was posted, so many of the legacy add-ons for this no longer work. I've tested several replacements for the legacy add-ons, and one I've found that seems to work well (actually better than the legacy add-ons I used), is Skip Redirect by Sebastian Blask.



        It is configurable, including blacklisting and whitelisting using patterns:



        enter image description here



        Dangerous sites tend to be blocked by the browser, anyway, but if you do get redirected to a site that isn't as represented, you can add it to the blacklist.



        The best strategy for dealing with redirects (warn/opt-in vs. bypass), will depend on whether the majority that you encounter are an unfortunate characteristic of sites and services you use.







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