GIF Scrubber

GIF scrubber is like a movie player for animated GIFS. Play it fast, slow, backwards, or use the scrubber to go back and forth!
What is GIF Scrubber?
GIF Scrubber is a groundbreaking Chrome extension that offers advanced playback options for animated GIFs. With numerous features, the extension is now faster than ever in its latest 4.0 version. GIF Scrubber supports Imgur and Gfycat links, has an aesthetically pleasing dark design, and offers the simplicity of use by merely using right click on any gif image/link to launch it. It is also an open source project which leads to its constant development and improvement.
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Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.66 (256)
Version: 4.1.3 (Last updated: 2023-09-04)
Creation date: 2016-10-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 434.18K

Ranking

# 5977 ▼ 14
Other rankings
#1659 in Just for Fun ▲ 5 #1 in gif keyword 24

Other platforms

GIF Scrubber (v4.1.3)
2.75 (8) 318
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords
  • NEW in GS 4.0: Now faster than ever!
  • Support for Imgur and Gfycat links
  • New dark design for better viewing
  • GIF Scrubber is now open source (https://github.com/0ui/gif-scrubber)

To use, right-click a gif image or link and select the GIF Scubber option. The player will open in a new window or tab.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps work with GIFs easily, especially for artists.
  • Open source.
  • Works well on various platforms when properly configured.
  • Does exactly what it says.
  • Very useful for viewing and selecting frames.
Cons
  • Frequent issues with 'not a valid gif file' error.
  • Does not support larger GIFs well (scaled down with empty space).
  • Player controls often do not appear.
  • Inconsistent performance; stops working after a period.
  • Limited support for certain file types or external links.
Most mentioned
  • 'Not a valid gif file' error message.
  • Extension works great at times.
  • Player not appearing or functioning as expected.
  • Need for permission to access local files.
  • Request for support in kiwi browser.
User reviews
Работает отлично. Было бы круто конечно показывать плеер прям на in-place. Но и в отдельном окошке тоже сойдёт.
by Denis St, 2024-11-20
Just says "not a valid gif file"
by Alex Kelley, 2024-06-12
How to use it?
by Artemi Lebedev, 2024-06-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GIF Scrubber requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

GIF Scrubber has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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