This extension adds a "VLC" button to the Plex Web Player interface. Only supports macOS and needs a companion application.
Plex to VLC - Chrome Extension to Play Plex in VLC Player
'Plex to VLC' is a Chrome extension specifically designed for macOS users that adds a VLC button to the Plex web player interface. It allows users to open videos in an external video player of their choice. It also offers the option to mark videos as played once opened. A companion app that opens the video player is also required for the extension to work. The extension prompts for its download upon activation.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 404.48K
Email: do*****@gmail.com
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Chrome extensions?
Install
Chrome-Stats extension
to view Chrome-Stats data as you browse the Chrome Web Store.
Extension summary
This extension adds a button to the Plex interface that allows you to open the file in an external video app of your choice:
- Set your favourite video Player (System Default, VLC, IINA, etc.)
- Option to mark videos as played once you open them (requires a page refresh to see the change, but it saves immediately).
Note:
- This app only works on macOS! There are other chrome extensions that do the same thing on Windows and Linux.
- You'll need the companion app that opens the the video player. The extension should prompt you to download it. You can also find it on the extensions website (github).
User reviews
should say macos only in the title
Extension safety
Risk impact
Plex to VLC requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Plex to VLC has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Upgrade to see risk analysis details
Promo images
Similar extensions
Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Plex to VLC:
Open with VLC Play in VLC™ Plex Speed Send to VLC (VideoLAN) media player Open in VLC™ media player OPEN IN VLC™ MEDIA PLAYER Plex bulk downloader Enhance-O-Tron for Plex Open in VLC™ Transmogrify for Plex Remote Player for VLC™ Sonarr for Plex
Stefan
4.14
10,000+
emano.waldeck
4.00
10,000+
Roman
4.65
5,000+
unixeco
3.76
8,000+
yokris.dev
3.86
300,000+
deltapps
4.00
3,000+
Bermos
3.22
4,000+
conceptualspace
4.00
1,000+
Lynn
3.61
20,000+
Moussekateer
3.96
7,000+
Lynn
3.38
1,000+
danbovey
2.71
419