Video Player

Video player with playlist and gallery. Watch local video files on your PC or Chromecast device!

What is Video Player?

"Video Player" is a Chrome extension that provides a hassle-free way to watch your local video files. Its user-friendly interface creates a YouTube-like gallery from your video files. The extension supports HTML5 videos and allows continuous playback in a playlist format. It's an excellent tool for children, thanks to its easy and intuitive controls. You can even password-protect settings and playlists. In addition, the extension offers Chromecast support and Google Drive integration, allowing you to manage and watch your videos from anywhere with a high-speed internet connection.

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By: Awesome-Team

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Users: 300,000+

Rating: 3.22 (4,331) ▼ 2 ratings

Version: 2.0.10 (Last updated: 2016-10-31)

Creation date: 2016-10-31

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

*://*/*
storage
notifications
identity
system.memory
fullscreen
fileSystem
webview
{"mediaGalleries":["read","allAutoDetected"]}

Size: 320.51K

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 986 ▲ 4

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Summary

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Simple player for HTML5 videos*. Scans your computer for video files and makes convenient YouTube-like gallery. Supports Google Drive and Chromecast**.

Interface is optimized for kids! All controls are easy and natural so your child will not stuck. The app will continuously play all videos from your playlist and may not require any attention. Just load your device with favorite cartoons and movies and take it anywhere you go. Sync all your devices with a single Google Drive folder and manage its video content remotely. Settings and playlist can be password protected.

Experiencing lack of space on your device? Upload your videos to Google Drive and watch them seamlessly anywhere you have hi-speed internet.

IMPORTANT: *Only HTML5 video formats are supported. If you are experiencing issues with your video or sound - your file format is not supported by Google Chrome and no app can play it. Convert your videos to WEBM format to have 100% compatibility with Chrome.

**Chromecast is supported by mirroring Chrome tab with Google Cast extension.

User reviews

User reviews summary

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Pros

Controls placement
Ability to play videos automatically from folder
Useful for some users

Cons

Does not support AVI
No audio support
Limited functionality and usability for some users

Most mentioned

Does not support AVI
No audio
Controls placement

Recent reviews

skrammel virker ikke

Per Hansen, 2021-10-19

Ne lit pas les fichiers flv comme spécifié

Fabrice VALLEE, 2024-01-13

Places the controls at the bottom instead of that ugly box that blocks 1/3 of the image in gallery player. Also if you move the desired videos into a folder, it will play them automatically, without having to press play on every one.

Frank Provasek, 2023-10-30

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Safety

Risk impact

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