Videostream for Google Chromecast™

Play your downloaded videos on the Chromecast™ (any file type)
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Videostream for Google Chromecast™ - Stream Videos from PC to TV

Videostream for Google Chromecast™ is a dynamic Chrome extension that lets users stream local videos from their computers to their Chromecast or Android TV. Works across multiple operating systems, it also offers subtitles support, full 1080p streaming, support for multiple file types, and more. Its aim is to provide an easy, hassle-free streaming experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 700,000+
1 ratings
Version: 2.20.505.0 (Last updated: 2020-05-21)
Creation date: 2020-05-21
Permissions:
  • http://localhost:3000/
  • http://localhost:5556/
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
  • https://www.googleapis.com/*
  • https://www.googleapis.com/*
  • https://*.stripe.com/*
  • {"socket":["tcp-connect","tcp-listen","resolve-host"]}
  • identity
  • power
  • http://rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/
    • See more
Size: 24.04M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 520 ▲ 94

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Used to work well for streaming
  • Good functionality when it was operational
  • Great app for casting to Chromecast
Cons
  • Does not open or crashes frequently
  • Issues with compatibility on multiple operating systems including Mac and Linux
  • Lack of updates and support from developers
  • Has not worked since a recent Chrome update
Most mentioned
  • App does not open or crashes
  • Not working on Mac
  • Stopped functioning after recent updates
  • No reply from developers regarding issues
  • Used to work great but has become unusable
User reviews
Funcionava bem, mas agora só pode ser executado no ChromeOS
by Marcelo Rosendo da Silva, 2024-11-14
It won't even let me open the app on my computer
by Jasmine Riddick, 2023-10-25
Why is there no more updates? Trying to get this extension to work for brave browser on a macbook but it wont open because it says its out of date. To bad seemed like a good solution to my issue
by Boris Bijl, 2023-10-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Videostream for Google Chromecast™ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: localhost, google-analytics.com, googleapis.com, stripe.com, amazon-adsystem.com, getvideostream.com
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Videostream for Google Chromecast™. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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