Maximize Flash

Maximize Flash

Make a flash video use as much screen size as the tab it's in and the aspect ratio allows, without causing the video to reload.

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What is Maximize Flash?
'Maximize Flash' is a Chrome extension purposed for enhancing user's video streaming experience. It allows users to stretch the size of the flash video to fulfill the tab size, all while keeping the video's aspect ratio intact. It resolves the reloading issue, thus enabling a smooth and break-free video playback. It works efficiently for all flash videos including those within IFrames. Constant upgrades ensure bug-free performance, with the added support for HTML5 <video> tags.
Stats
Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.12 (112)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2014-04-24)
Creation date: 2014-04-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 73.38K
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Summary

Log feature requests and issues at https://github.com/glajchs/maximize-flash-chrome/issues

Version 1.3

  • Make a special case for youtube HTML5 videos to expand the player controls as well. Youtube uses a separate div for HTML5 player controls and the actual video.

Version 1.2

  • Fix a bug where the maximize/restore icon sometimes goes away after changing pages.
  • Maximized videos after that stick around after page navigation (youtube) can now be restored by clicking on the maximize/restore icon.

Version 1.1.1

  • Reduce footprint by using minified jquery.
  • Update to the latest jquery.important plugin.

Version 1.1

  • Add support for HTML5
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User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Increases video size while maintaining proportions
  • Useful for watching videos while multitasking
  • Useful for online games
Cons
  • Some video players lose their controls
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Doesn't work as intended for all sites
Most mentioned
  • Useful for online games
  • Increases video size while maintaining proportions
  • Doesn't work as intended for all sites
Recent reviews
I am happy!

works well for online games, but not the best. good job though
by Oliver (Octal) Oliver (Octal), 2017-08-15

Great add on. Though Youtube video controls pop in the middle and it crops the top (only for Youtube - all other videos play great!)
by Jean Pierre Z Jean Pierre Z, 2016-07-09
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Safety
Risk impact

Maximize Flash may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Maximize Flash has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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