Picture in Picture - Floating player

Picture-in-Picture mode allows you to watch a video in a floating window with playback video and volume controls.

Picture in Picture - Floating Player Chrome Extension

'Picture in Picture - Floating player' is a Chrome extension that allows users to watch videos in a floating window on any website with an HTML video element. This tool enables users to keep their videos visible while scrolling through other content. With built-in playback controls, including volume adjustment, play/pause, and video speed options, it is compatible with popular sites like YouTube, Netflix, and more. Simply run a video, click the extension icon, and enjoy uninterrupted viewing!
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Extension stats

By: pip mode
Users: 700,000+
Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2025-01-20)
Creation date: 2023-09-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
  • system.display
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 89.39K

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Extension summary

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This extension brings a PiP view to all websites with an HTML video element. Press the extension icon to open the active player in the picture in picture mode. This extension automatically tries to use the active player.

Now stream movies, series or sports on any tab. Install Picture in Picture chrome extension to enable the floating video. We support this feature on every streaming site.

For YouTube, the extension also offers an in-player button next to the settings button to open the YouTube video in the picture-in-picture mode. You can use this extension to watch YouTube videos in a floating window that is on top of all other windows so tabs can be switched and still the player is visible.

The floating window has play and pause buttons, and you can exit from the picture-in-picture mode anytime.

How Extension works:

  1. Find the video and run it.
  2. Click the extension icon to reduce the video player on YouTube and other sites.
  3. Select the “Floating Picture in Picture” and you're done.

A floating video allows the viewer to scroll through your webpage and keep your video in view the whole time.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well on sites that other extensions don't support
  • Allows control of videos without returning to the page
  • Highly praised as one of the best PiP extensions available
Cons
  • Initial pop-up size/zoom is inconvenient; has to be resized repeatedly
  • Sound controls don't always work correctly, leading to sync issues
  • Lack of options to customize dimensions on first launch
  • Accessing the extension on small screens is difficult
Most mentioned
  • Need for custom pop-up size on initial use
  • Sound synchronization issues
  • Functionality on various sites not supported by other extensions
User reviews
by AHMET ÇELİK, 2025-01-16

by Abdurrahman Zufar, 2025-01-16

めちゃくちゃ・・・便利! Please add save the window size and position function.
by Hiro Mt, 2025-01-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Picture in Picture - Floating player requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Picture in Picture - Floating player has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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