Video Popout - Floating Video Window Extension
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Add-on summary
Video Popout is an extension that lets you easily detach the active video in a tab and load it in a small and floating popup outside of the current window.
The floating window remains active even if you change the active tab. Please note that if you close the tab that contains the video, the floating popup window will be closed as well. This addon uses the new JavaScript API called "picture-in-picture". It currently works in all modern browsers. It is important to note that, the floating window will stay on top of other windows.
Note: please play the video first and then click on the toolbar button to make it pop out. A paused or stopped video element, will not respond to the pop-out request. To change this behavior, please visit the extension options page and adjust the settings.
If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill out the bug report form on the addon's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/video-popout.html).
User reviews
- Works on multiple video platforms including Twitch and YouTube.
- Effective for multitasking while watching videos.
- Simple to use, just right-click on the video.
- Very useful quality of life feature after moving from other browsers.
- High user satisfaction and recommendations.
- Does not support pop-outs for multiple video streams simultaneously.
- Some users reported it did not recognize videos on certain sites.
- Issues on certain platforms, with at least one user preferring an alternative add-on.
- Works across a variety of video platforms.
- Useful for multitasking.
- Simple right-click functionality.
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Video Popout requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Video Popout. Use it at your own risk.
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- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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