BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More

Full-sized theater mode, miniplayer on scroll, Popout player for all video sites.

Enhance YouTube with BigTube Theater Extension

"BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your viewing experience on YouTube and other video sites. It allows users to enjoy a full-sized theater mode that maximizes the use of browser space without going fullscreen, includes a scrollable miniplayer so you can watch videos while browsing other content, and provides a Popout player feature for multitasking across different websites. Regular updates and improvements ensure compatibility with the latest YouTube layouts and enhancements for user convenience.
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Extension stats

Users: 5,000+
Rating: 4.73
(97)
Version: 4.3.3 (Last updated: 2024-02-27)
Creation date: 2019-12-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • cookies
Host permissions:
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 30.58K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Maximise your browser real estate by fully expanding your youtube video player (without going fullscreen).

Updates (Feb '24)

  • Supports Youtube new grid layout

Improvements (Dec 23)

  • Allow hiding of miniplayer

More fixes (Aug '23)

  • Update css

Fixes (Aug '23)

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works great for improving YouTube theater mode
  • Developer is responsive with updates
  • Takes full advantage of YouTube's functionality without adding unnecessary buttons
  • Effective for smaller screens and laptops
  • Users appreciate the ability to cover full window space with video
Cons
  • Black bars remain on the sides when not in full screen
  • Some features like auto-hiding search bar are missing
  • Mini video player has issues disappearing and twitching
  • Recent updates have caused overlay issues with channel names and recommended bars
  • Occasional failure to function properly
Most mentioned
  • Need for improvements and additional features
  • Request for hiding the search bar
  • Responsive developer with updates
  • Issues with the mini video player
  • Overall satisfaction with its functionality
User reviews
Good extension but I would add the option to hide the search bar and only show it on hover
by Frank F, 2024-10-04

by Jay Jay, 2024-09-27

Works for making it take up all the available height but leaves black bars on the side that aren't there in full screen
by Billy, 2024-08-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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