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)?
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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:
- It sets the relevant cookie on each visit.
- 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
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Pros
- Works fine on ultra wide
- Nice quality of life extension
- Videos load in theater mode without toggling
Cons
- Sends spam using notification
- Black screen in fullscreen mode
- Doesn't work with YouTube links from other sites
- Auto quality selection needs to be added
Most mentioned
- Works perfectly
- Not working
- Stopped working
- Doesn't work
- Best of all, don't have to click cinema mode every time
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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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