GIF Scrubber

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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.67 (254)
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
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Merlin
Summary
  • 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
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 as described
  • Useful for artists
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Issues with larger gifs
  • Inconsistent functionality
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work for some users
  • Issues with larger gifs
  • Not a valid GIF file
  • Easy to use
  • Useful for artists
Recent reviews
by Bee Pee Bee Pee, 2024-01-25

by Yuki Kart Yuki Kart, 2023-12-13

Works great! Open source too! I was trying to view a GIF I saved locally so I had to go and give the extension permission to access file URLs. Before that the extension kept saying "Not a valid GIF file". I realised my mistake
by Prav Ma Prav Ma, 2024-03-23
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Safety
Risk impact

GIF Scrubber may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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