Better YouTube Theatre Mode

Improves YouTube's theatre mode by making use of all of the available height
What is Better YouTube Theatre Mode?
Better YouTube Theatre Mode is a Chrome extension that enhances YouTube's theatre mode by utilizing all available vertical space, resulting in a better viewing experience. It expands theatre mode vertically, providing an immersive and enjoyable viewing experience.

Extension stats

By: SimenMH
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.67 (21)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-16)
Creation date: 2022-05-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 5.91K

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Better YouTube Theatre Mode (v1.0.5)
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Extension summary

How it works: -Adds a very simple change that forces theatre mode to expand vertically

Enjoy a better viewing experience.

Source: https://github.com/SimenMH/better-youtube-theatre-mode

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well for ultrawide monitors.
  • No setup required; plug-and-play functionality.
  • Allows for easy scrolling while in theater mode.
  • Access to source code on GitHub.
  • Regular updates from the developer.
Cons
  • Fullscreen mode can be broken or off-centered.
  • Occasional bugs after YouTube updates.
  • Some users reported it does nothing.
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly.
  • Installed it not expecting much, now can't live without it.
  • Finally one that actually works properly.
Recent reviews
by Wiktor Góralczyk, 2024-09-10

It's a must for ultrawide users like 21:9 or 32:9 monitors. Now I feel suffocated without it.
by Cheon, 2024-08-25

Works perfectly, even in livestreams 🙌
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Better YouTube Theatre Mode is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Better YouTube Theatre Mode has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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