# FlipTube

> Let the user flip/mirror the YouTube video horizontally.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fliptube](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fliptube)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fliptube`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tobias Janik
- **Category:** appearance,photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 132
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-26
- **First published:** 2019-12-23
- **Size:** 29 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fliptube/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/shmtz/flipTube](https://github.com/shmtz/flipTube)

## Description

FlipTube is a lightweight Chrome extension (~30kb) that allows users to flip or mirror YouTube videos horizontally. After installation, a new icon appears on the YouTube control bar enabling quick toggling of the flip status, visually indicated by color changes of the icon. Its straightforward functionality does exactly what its name implies — enhancing your video viewing experience by reversing the horizontal orientation on demand. This tool is perfect for those who want a unique perspective on YouTube content with minimal setup.

## Rankings

- #10,127 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `www.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fliptube)