# Float Browser - Video Player

> Browse Website in Floating Window, Play Online Videos in Floating Window

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xpp.floatbrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xpp.floatbrowser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.xpp.floatbrowser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** goyourfly
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 967,018
- **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (2,834 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-02
- **First published:** 2020-10-10
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xpp.floatbrowser)
- **Website:** [https://fb.hiruffy.com](https://fb.hiruffy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hiruffy.com/float\_browser\_privacy.html](https://hiruffy.com/float_browser_privacy.html)

## Description

Float Browser is a versatile Chrome extension that lets users browse websites and watch online videos in a convenient floating window. This innovative extension supports simultaneous web browsing and video playback with an adjustable, always-on-top window to enhance multitasking productivity.

Key features include easy navigation, floating playback of Tube videos and music, auto or manual video playback controls, and the ability to move, resize, minimize, or close the floating window as needed. Designed with user experience in mind, Float Browser is completely free and optimized to allow you to enjoy videos while managing other browsing or tasks seamlessly. This makes it a great tool for users who want to watch their favorite videos without interrupting their workflow.

## Rankings

- #69,733 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_OVERLAY_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.xpp.floatbrowser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

## Review summary

Reviewers largely praise Float Browser for being easy to use and offering solid browser/video playback. However, many users report heavy, intrusive ads that disrupt the experience and even hint at adware/malware behavior. Several mention quality concerns, citing a cheap feel and some functional issues like landscape mode not working and Gmail login errors. A common request is for features such as manual YouTube URL addition or a pop-up video experience. Overall, the app is usable and capable but overshadowed by ads, reliability issues, and missing features.

### Pros

- Easy to use and user-friendly interface.
- Generally good performance and core functionality as a browser with video playback.
- Positive user sentiment with mentions like 'nice', 'awesome', or 'I really like it'.

### Cons

- Excessive, intrusive ads (and adware-like behavior).
- Landscape mode not working (only portrait).
- Perceived low quality/cheap UI and reliability concerns.
- Can't login to Gmail inside the browser (login errors).
- Missing feature for manually adding YouTube URLs or a pop-up video player.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xpp.floatbrowser)