Video Maximizer

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

What is Video Maximizer?

"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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By: trophygeek

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Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.77 (159) ▼ 1 ratings

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

# 7582 ▼ 19

Other rankings

#128 in Entertainment ▼ 3 #39 in video keyword 73 ▲ 16

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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

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Pros

Works great for maximizing videos on multiple sites
User-friendly and easy to use
Excellent performance with ultra-wide monitors
Active maintenance and updates from the developer
Maintains playback controls and features like subtitle support

Cons

Does not automatically play the next video in a YouTube playlist
Recent version includes annoying permission pop-ups for new sites
Compatibility issues with some other plugins/extensions

Most mentioned

Works well on ultra-wide monitors
Easy to use and reliable performance
Problems with YouTube playlist functionality
Dev is actively maintaining the extension

Recent reviews

Gabriele Guetta, 2024-11-04

AdriM16, 2024-05-31

I 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.