Video Maximizer
Remove visual clutter and maximizes videos for easy viewing, including full-page theater mode on most sites.
Manifest V3 Video Productivity Privacy & Security
- By:
- trophygeek
- Users:
- 10,000+
- Rating:
- 4.78 (162)
- Version:
- 3.0.115 (Last updated: 2023-11-13)
- Creation date:
- 2013-12-18
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- Size:
- 567.30K
- Email:
- tr*****@trophygeek.com
- URLs:
- Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
User reviews
Video Maximizer is praised for effectively enlarging video players within the browser, especially benefiting ultrawide monitor users and those needing better playback controls on platforms like Instagram and Hulu. It is user-friendly, actively maintained, and supports playback speed control and subtitles. However, several users note that it doesn't automatically play the next video in YouTube playlists, newer versions demand extensive permissions causing errors, and some report stability issues during long sessions. Additionally, its fullscreen mode limits scrolling, which some find restrictive compared to native fullscreen behavior.
Pros
- Effectively enlarges video players within browser tabs without going fullscreen.
- Supports ultrawide monitors by maximizing video to window borders without scaling issues.
- Enhances control over playback on various platforms, including those with limited native controls like Instagram reels.
- User-friendly and reliable, with many users reporting no issues and active developer maintenance.
- Supports speed control and subtitles while maintaining original player UI.
Cons
- Lacks automatic playback continuation for playlists on YouTube, requiring manual video changes.
- Recent versions trigger frequent permission pop-ups for new sites and cause errors with YouTube's play bar.
- Some users experience unresponsiveness after extended sessions.
- Fullscreen mode provided restricts scrolling, reducing functionality compared to native fullscreen.
Recent reviews
awesome!!!
by 
hansel cowo, 2024-12-13
hansel cowo, 2024-12-13This extension has been a godsend for fast forwarding and rewinding Instagram reels and any other embedded videos that hide controls or automatically restart from the beginning if you refresh the page.
by 
bonardi gb, 2024-12-03
bonardi gb, 2024-12-03I would say 5 stars except it cant play the next video in a playlist on youtube, you have to manually exit it, and click the next video, then re-enter max size. It'd be nice if it automatically went to next video and entered full screen again. Maximize video does this, except it doesnt work on this pc.
by 
Switcha Roo, 2024-05-05
Switcha Roo, 2024-05-05Extension safety
Risk impact
Video Maximizer does not require any sensitive permissions.
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Risk likelihood
Video Maximizer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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