Gfycat Default HD

Automatically sets the Gfycat GIF to HD.

What is Gfycat Default HD?

Gfycat Default HD is a user-friendly Chrome extension purposed to boost GIF viewing experience by automatically setting Gfycat GIFs to HD. This extension covers GIFs across multiple platforms including Gfycat, RedGIFs, and Reddit. Just instal the Extension, hide it in your Chrome menu, and enjoy uninterrupted, high-definition GIF browsing. The extension is regularly updated to keep it bug-free and efficient.

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By: LoVega

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.10 (10)

Version: 1.2.4 (Last updated: 2022-01-10)

Creation date: 2020-05-21

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs

Size: 43.55K

Email: lo*****@googlemail.com

Ranking

# 26668 ▼ 111

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#4623 in Accessibility ▼ 2 #106 in gif keyword 23 ▲ 6

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Gfycat Default HD (v1.2)

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Extension summary

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Gfycat Pro changed the way GIFs load for you, only in SD.

This extension sets HD back as the default setting. Just install it and hide it from your Chrome menu. Done!

Enjoy your favorite GIFs in HD.

Changelog:

1.2.4:

Fixed multiple GIFs loading at once
Fixed GIFs randomly unpausing (might still unpause if the GIFs progress is under 5%)
Fixed other reported issues (If you encounter any bugs, specific GIFs not switching to HD, etc, please open an issue on the Support tab. Also might need to tweak some values based on user feedback.)

1.2.3:

User reviews

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Pros

Works well and effectively addresses issues with GIF playback.
Developer actively takes user feedback into consideration.
Basic functionality that delivers on its promise.

Cons

Playback can be buggy, especially when switching tabs after pausing.
Automatically turns on audio for all GIFs, which can be intrusive.
Not compatible with certain platforms (e.g., redgifs) and embedded GIFs.

Most mentioned

Issues with audio automatically playing.
Problems with playback when switching tabs.
Developer's acknowledgment of existing issues and willingness to resolve them.

Recent reviews

Great idea but sadly it seems to make playback a bit buggy and recently if you switch tabs after pausing the video it always keeps resuming which is really annoying. Uninstalled for now. Thanks though.

Laurence Gough, 2022-02-11

Automatically turns on audio for ALL gifs so expect to be blasted with audio if you use this. it worked before but now it's not.

Tom Fridman, 2022-01-09

Why this extension even needs to be a thing is just baffling. But I guess that's what happens when your platform isn't making money and you decide to charge people for automatically setting gifs to "HD".. when "HD" should be the default in this day and age. Just sad, really.