Metastream Remote

Watch streaming media with friends.

What is Metastream Remote?

'Metastream Remote' is a Chrome extension that allows Metastream to control media for synchronizing in a session. It requires permissions to 'Read and change all your data on the websites you visit' to provide this functionality. The extension works predominantly with browser tabs actively involving the app.getmetastream.com website, and is transparent with an accessible source code.

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Extension stats

By: https://getmetastream.com

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Users: 300,000+

Rating: 3.69 (74)

Version: 0.6.0 (Last updated: 2020-07-25)

Creation date: 2020-07-01

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
webNavigation
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
contextMenus
<all_urls>

Size: 51.52K

Email: he*****@getmetastream.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 1326 ▼ 9

Other rankings

#1429 in Social Networking ▲ 2

Other platforms

Metastream Remote (v0.6.0)

4.37

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Extension summary

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Allows Metastream to control media for synchronizing in a session.

EXTENSION PERMISSIONS

Metastream Remote requires permissions to "Read and change all your data on the websites you visit."

The Metastream application needs this to embed any website into the app.getmetastream.com website and to synchronize media. This functionality is limited to browser tabs actively using the the app.getmetastream.com website.

For auditing purposes, the source code of this extension is available at https://github.com/samuelmaddock/metastream/tree/master/packages/metastream-remote-extension

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works well with many video sites
Good for a free extension
No major complaints from some users
Loved by some users for its functionality

Cons

Causes errors on multiple websites
No audio or dark screen issues
High CPU usage
Extension feels outdated and has many bugs
Problems with specific sites like Kinopoisk HD and Crunchyroll

Most mentioned

No audio or dark screen
Causes Google Cloud Console errors
High CPU usage
Extension hasn't been updated in years
Works with many video sites

Recent reviews

honestly i haven't had any problems with this site i found it quite good for a free site the only issue was it did pause at the start but it got better like after a 4-5 minutes into the movie.

rose Nia, 2024-07-17

causing errors on multiple websites

Nathan, 2024-05-09

Noah Michael, 2024-03-09

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Metastream Remote is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Metastream Remote if you trust the publisher.