Shiny Picture in picture

Picture in picture mode (pip mode) for web videos
What is Shiny Picture in picture?
Shiny Picture in Picture is a Chrome extension that enables picture in picture mode on almost any video website. It allows the video to continue playing in an always-on-top floating video player, so you can switch to another tab while enjoying your favorite videos. Simply start a video, click the puzzle button in the browser toolbar, and select the Shiny Picture in Picture icon to activate the app. This extension also provides a convenient 'Picture in picture' control on major platforms like YouTube. Please note that the original tab with the video player should remain open.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-06-18 due to bundling unwanted software
Users: 2,136,234+
Rating: 4.20 (10)
Version: 0.4.1.0 (Last updated: 2023-05-04)
Creation date: 2022-09-12
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 122.88K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Shiny Picture in Picture enables picture in picture mode on almost any video website. The PiP mode means that the video continues playing in the always-on-top floating video player. You can switch to another tab. Please note: the original tab with the video player should remain open. You can activate the app from:

Start a video in the tab > Browser toolbar > 🧩 Puzzle button > Shiny Picture in picture icon On major platforms (such as Youtube), you can find a "Picture in picture" control inside the video player.

User reviews

trash
by Blue Wallpaper, 2023-06-16

Work perfectly !!! thanks a lot !
by Matthieu T, 2023-06-08

not working, luckily I found one that works https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/picture-in-picture-for-vi/lmijlfkdikhccdhliplohaeogblbamhh
by Vince Wilson, 2023-05-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Shiny Picture in picture requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Shiny Picture in picture is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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