Bing2YT – Direct YouTube Redirect from Bing Videos

Bing2YT is a browser extension that redirects YouTube links from Bing video search results directly to YouTube, bypassing Bing’s built-in video player.

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Features

• Direct YouTube Access: Automatically skips Bing’s video overlay for YouTube links
• Toggle Control: Easily enable or disable the redirect behavior at any time
• Lightweight: Simple, fast and built with minimal overhead

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Early Access & Update Policy

This GitHub repository provides early-access builds of Bing2YT.

New versions are released here before they are published on the official extension store in order to:

• Gather user feedback
• Test new features and fixes
• Identify edge cases prior to a stable release

Once a version is considered stable, it is released on the extension store.

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Installation (Manual / Early Access)

Chrome / Edge

1. Download the latest build
   Get the most recent version from the Releases page.

2. Enable Developer Mode
   Visit chrome://extensions or edge://extensions and enable Developer Mode.

3. Load the Extension
   Click Load unpacked and select the extracted extension folder.

These builds are intended for manual sideloading and do not auto-update.

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Store Availability

Bing2YT is currently listed on the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store.

This version will offer:

• Automatic updates
• A more stable release cadence

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How It Works

1. Click a YouTube link from Bing Video results
2. Instead of opening in Bing’s video player, the link redirects directly to YouTube

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FAQ

Why does this extension exist?
To provide a cleaner, more direct experience when opening YouTube links from Bing.

Is it safe?
Yes. Bing2YT does not collect user data or interfere with unrelated browsing.

Why are GitHub builds released first?
GitHub builds are published early to gather feedback and test changes before a wider store release.

Will this be available on the Chrome Web Store?
Currently, Bing2YT is only available on the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Store. There are no plans to release it on the Chrome Web Store at this time.

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Support & Feedback

If you encounter issues or have suggestions, feedback is welcome via GitHub Issues & if you find the extension helpful, please consider starring the project on GitHub or sharing it with others.

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Author

Created by DanG115.