# Web Video Cast | Browser to TV

> Cast movies, tv shows and live streams to Chromecast, Roku, DLNA, Fire TV & more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.instantbits.cast.webvideo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.instantbits.cast.webvideo)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.instantbits.cast.webvideo`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** InstantBits Inc
- **Category:** VIDEO\_PLAYERS
- **Downloads:** 86,516,202
- **Rating:** 4.62 / 5 (2,396,264 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2014-03-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instantbits.cast.webvideo)
- **Website:** [https://www.webvideocaster.app](https://www.webvideocaster.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.webvideocaster.com/privacypolicy](http://www.webvideocaster.com/privacypolicy)

## Description

**Web Video Cast** lets you effortlessly stream videos, movies, TV shows, live news, and sports from your favorite websites directly to your TV. It supports a wide range of streaming devices including Chromecast, Roku, DLNA receivers, Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, as well as Smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony, and more. You can also cast local videos, photos, and audio files stored on your phone. 

The extension detects subtitles on web pages and allows you to use your own or search subtitles via OpenSubtitles.org. With premium features like no ads, bookmarks, video history, and queue management, Web Video Cast enhances your viewing experience. Note it does not transcode videos but streams compatible formats, providing flexible and easy media sharing from browser to TV.

## Rankings

- #1,745 — Overall
- #25 — Video players (Free)
- #75 — Video players (Gross)
- #1 — screen caster
- #14 — web

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.instantbits.cast.webvideo.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Web Video Cast is praised for broad device compatibility, ease of use, and features like private listening, but users frequently report heavy advertising and intermittent performance. When it works, it's reliable and versatile across Chromecast, Miracast, and smart TVs, delivering seamless casting and a straightforward setup. The main drawbacks are constant ads, lag/buffering, and occasional failures, which can undermine the experience for some users. Overall, it's a powerful tool for those who can tolerate the ads and occasional hiccups, offering strong value for family viewing.

### Pros

- Broad device compatibility across Chromecast, Miracast, LG/Samsung TVs, Fire Stick, Roku, and many other devices.
- Easy to use with a straightforward setup and an intuitive interface.
- Supports private listening and an audio routing feature (Route audio to phone) for watching on the big screen with wired headphones.
- Stable connection and reliable performance when it works.

### Cons

- Excessive intrusive ads that interrupt usage; many reviews call for better ad blocking.
- Lag, buffering, and connection delays that disrupt casting.
- Inconsistent performance leading to not working reliably at times and occasional errors.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.instantbits.cast.webvideo)