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OpenYT vs Shadowly

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OpenYT compared with Shadowly
DetailOpenYT logo OpenYTShadowly logo Shadowly
What it doesRedirects YouTube links to open directly in the YouTube app instead of in-app browsers View public Instagram profiles, stories, posts, reels and highlights without logging in
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free plan includes 1 free try per day per tool, 1 Instagram Creator Report, 1 Instagram Engagement Calculator, 1 Instagram Profile Analysis, 1 TikTok Profile Analysis, and access to various profile sections. Weekly plan: $1.20 per week for 10 credits. Monthly plan: $5.00 per month for 100 credits. E
Key features
  • Smart detection of in-app browsers
  • No sign-up required
  • Direct redirect to YouTube app
  • Lightweight implementation
  • Profile viewer showing profile photo, name, verification, post, follower and following counts, plus latest posts
  • Anonymous stories viewing with progress bars and no account owner notification
  • Highlights viewer for opening any highlight from the profile
  • Reels download as MP4 files
  • Follower and following lists with profile jumping capability
  • Instagram engagement rate calculation from followers, likes and comments
  • Instagram Creator Report with quality score, profile audit and estimated sponsorship rates
  • TikTok profile analysis showing views, engagement and top videos
What makes it different
  • Free and simple, no sign-up required
  • Automatic in-app browser detection and redirect
  • Built specifically for YouTube creators
  • Lightweight with no bloated apps or extensions
  • No login or password required, never asks for Instagram credentials
  • Anonymous story viewing so account owners cannot see you watched
  • Independent tool not affiliated with Instagram or Meta
  • Works on mobile and requires no app installation
  • Results appear in seconds without complex setup
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Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 +1 (up) since last check5 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)110
Referring domains (Majestic)110

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