Video Maximizer

Remove visual clutter and maximizes videos for easy viewing, including full-page theater mode on most sites.

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Video Maximizer: Chrome Extension for Enhanced Video Viewing

"Video Maximizer" is a Chrome extension for an immersive video experience. It enables videos to play in full-browser-window mode, eliminating distractions by removing navigation bars and other UI elements on most sites. It is perfect for undistracted viewing, especially for ultrawide monitors. It offers control over playback speed and features a dark-themed theater mode.

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Extension stats

By: trophygeek

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.78

(160)

Version: 3.0.115 (Last updated: 2023-11-13)

Creation date: 2013-12-18

Risk impact: Very low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab
storage

Size: 567.30K

Email: tr*****@trophygeek.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 7,102 ▲ 65

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#135 in Entertainment ▼ 1 #36 in video keyword 74 #216 in source keyword 30 ▲

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Extension summary

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WHAT IT DOES: Universal Video Maximizer is a free and open source Chrome extension that allows users to watch videos in full-browser-window mode on most websites, without the extension requiring full permissions to every site. It also has a "theater mode" that removes the navigation bar and other UI elements for a undistracted viewing experience.

✔ Working great since 2013 ✔ Dark themed theater mode ✔ Secure and private! ✔ Great for ultrawide monitors ✔ Free and open source ✔ Control playback speed on most sites (Prime, HBO, Apple, etc)

This extension is FREE and done as a hobby.

Fully commented open-source code for transparency: https://github.com/trophygeek/universalvideomaximizer

💔 Found a bug or site that doesn't work? Report it here: https://github.com/trophygeek/universalvideomaximizer/issues

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 great for maximizing videos on various platforms
Excellent compatibility with Ultra Wide monitors
User-friendly and easy to use
Active maintenance by developers
Allows for playback speed adjustments

Cons

Does not automatically move to the next video in YouTube playlists
Conflicts with some other video-related extensions
Recent updates have introduced annoying permission pop-ups and errors

Most mentioned

Great for fast forwarding and rewinding
Maintains quality when maximizing videos
Highly recommended for users with Ultra Wide monitors
Issues with YouTube functionality

User reviews

awesome!!!

hansel cowo, 2024-12-13

This 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.