Toggle Fullscreen

Adds a simple fullscreen button, plus toggle via the context menu.

Toggle Fullscreen: Handy Chrome Extension

'Toggle Fullscreen' is a chrome extension providing a more user-friendly way to change the window state. It adds a full screen button, while also creating a toggle within the context menu, eliminating the reliance on shortcuts like F11. It preserves the previous window state upon exit, contrasting with the standard Chrome feature. The menu item created by this extension guarantees expected behavior.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 5,000+
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2020-09-18)
Creation date: 2016-08-01
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 17.87K
Full description: See detailed description

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple, elegant, and useful functionality with one click to enter fullscreen
  • Works well for VR streaming and provides convenience
  • App works on Chrome browser for MacBook
  • Provides an alternative method to enter fullscreen mode
Cons
  • Does not exit fullscreen to the previous window state, requiring additional clicks
  • Not functional on certain Chromium browsers, such as Yandex on Android
  • Minimizes window upon exiting fullscreen, which can be annoying
  • Some users experience issues with exiting fullscreen, needing to maximize the window again
Most mentioned
  • Not working on Chromium browsers like Yandex for Android
  • Minimizes the window when exiting fullscreen
  • Does not return to the previous window state after exiting fullscreen
User reviews
Doesn't work anymore. :-( Does anybode have a tip for an similar extension to get in fullscreen-mode on a touch-monitor? thx
by Dart Keller, 2025-03-03

I clicked on the extension, kiwi browser did not go fullscreen contrary to what the instructions say. Conclusion: doesn't work on Android 14/latest kiwi browser (playstore)
by Chris Vydas, 2024-11-09

Отличное расширение. Очень удобное!
by Vasiliy, 2024-11-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Toggle Fullscreen does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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