Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view)

Forces YouTube to open the player in the theater mode (full-width mode) even if you are logged out
What is Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view)?
Theater Mode for YouTube™ is a seamless Chrome extension that sets YouTube's player to open in full-width theater mode by default, regardless of login status. It provides an authentic theater mode experience by using YouTube's actual theater mode feature, not through CSS or JS manipulation. The extension works by setting the relevant cookie with each visit and triggering the required button press when the player loads. It also functions in incognito mode as long as you allow it. The next time you visit, the player will automatically be in theater mode again.

Extension stats

By: MeryDev
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.75 (83)
Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-07-22)
Creation date: 2019-04-27
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 47.62K

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Extension summary

This extension enables YouTube to default to theater mode for the player, even if you're not logged in. If you prefer the default mode, you can easily switch back by clicking the button in the player or using the "KeyT" shortcut. However, the next time you visit, the player will automatically be in theater mode again. The extension doesn't offer any configurable options; it functions seamlessly. It's important to note that the theater mode activated by the extension is authentic and not achieved through CSS or JS tricks; it uses YouTube's actual theater mode.

To use this feature in incognito mode, you must allow the extension to be active in this mode.

How does the extension work? The extension employs two methods to ensure the player is in theater mode:

  1. It sets the relevant cookie on each visit.
  2. It triggers the necessary button press when the player loads.

For reporting any bugs, please use the discussion section found at: https://webextension.org/listing/youtube-tools.html?theater

User reviews

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Pros
  • Great app for years
  • Nice QoL extension
  • Works perfectly
  • Videos load in theater mode as described
  • Extension is now working after previous updates
Cons
  • Sends spam using notifications
  • Black screen in fullscreen mode
  • Not working or functioning properly for some users
  • Does not work when opening YouTube links from other sites
  • Needs features like auto quality selection
Most mentioned
  • Works fine
  • Not working
  • Nice QoL extension
  • Stopped working
  • Videos load in theater mode
Recent reviews
by Andin Ismayanti, 2024-08-30

None of the youtube theatre mode extensions seem to be doing their job lately. It works half the time or less.
by ASUNDER, 2024-08-29

nuclear bombs
by Parakeet709, 2024-04-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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