Floating Video for YouTube

Floating Video for YouTube

This extension keeps the YouTube video playing in the corner of the screen when scrolling down the page to read the comments.

What is Floating Video for YouTube?
Floating Video for YouTube is a Chrome extension that allows you to keep watching YouTube videos while scrolling down to read comments. The video floats in a corner of the screen, remaining visible for continuous viewing.
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-02-28
By: Nick B
Users: 5,904+
Rating: 2.59 (39)
Version: 0.3.1 (Last updated: 2017-08-05)
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
Size: 11.79K
Price: Free
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Summary

Use this extension to keep watching YouTube videos while you scroll down to read the description and comments. When you scroll down the video moves to float in a corner of your screen and remains visible to watch.

Whats New:

Version 0.3

  • Added support for new YouTube layout. 0.3.1
    • Fixed bug where clicking the "stop floating" option in the YouTube video context menu would not close it.

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Version 0.2

  • Added option in video context menu (right click YouTube video) to temporarily toggle whether the video should float or not.
  • Fixed bug where the video would remain floating on pages that it shouldn't.
  • Fixed bug where the video would stay in a floating state when going to a new video to watch.
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User reviews
Does not work!
by penHolder designerd penHolder designerd, 2020-11-21

Hi, I found this extension is super useful but, can you do an option where the floating youtube player is at top middle?
by Vince Wind Vince Wind, 2020-09-28

Finally one that WORKS!!! I dont know why it has such low ratings. I give 5/5
by heyJustephan heyJustephan, 2020-08-26
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Safety
Risk impact

Floating Video for YouTube is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Floating Video for YouTube may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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