Windowed - floating Youtube/every website

Changes fullscreen buttons to go into a popup. Works for every website that uses fullscreen, including Youtube, Vimeo, Netflix

Windowed is a Chrome extension that transforms fullscreen buttons on websites like YouTube, Netflix, and Twitch into popups with resizable windows. Instead of traditional fullscreen, it encloses the video in a floating window, letting you watch content while working or chatting side-by-side. This enhancement works on most websites supporting fullscreen videos and doesn't reload the video or change native controls.

Additionally, Windowed supports Picture-in-Picture mode as an option when fullscreening videos, although this disables the website's own video controls. The extension respects user privacy—requiring site data access permissions only on enabled sites and providing open-source code for transparency. It brings multitasking convenience to your browsing experience by letting you enjoy videos without interrupting your workflow.

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By:: Michiel Dral
Users:: 60,000+
Rating:: 4.58
(371) 1 new ratings
Version:: 33 (Last updated: 2025-02-08)
Creation date:: 2019-09-18
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
tabs
offscreen
Size:: 45.02K
Email:: mi*****@dral.eu
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

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User reviews

Users highly appreciate Windowed's ability to create floating, always-on-top windows for any website, offering clean UI and customizable sizing for enhanced multitasking. It supports picture-in-picture mode broadly. However, multiple users note the absence of clear instructions, particularly on exiting fullscreen windowed mode, and compatibility issues on certain platforms like Hulu and Edge. Additional feature requests include better subtitle support and improved functionality for scrolling and menu visibility during fullscreen viewing on YouTube. Overall, it's regarded as a highly useful extension that enhances video watching and multitasking experiences.

Pros

Allows opening websites (like YouTube, Twitch, Reddit, Gmail) in a floating, always-on-top window for multitasking.
Clean, minimal user interface that removes browser clutter for focused viewing.
Customizable window sizing and position that remembers preferences.
Works with virtually any website, not limited to videos, including Notion, Google Docs, ChatGPT, Spotify Web, and more.
Provides picture-in-picture (PIP) mode on any fullscreen media player, enabling versatile video watching.

Cons

Lack of clear instructions, specifically on exiting the windowed fullscreen mode, causes user confusion.
On some sites like Hulu, menu options may disappear, indicating compatibility issues.
Scrolling issues on YouTube in fullscreen modes, preventing actions like reading comments or voting.
Limited support for custom subtitles or skipping intervals in the pop-out player mode.
Some users report it doesn’t work in Edge browser, despite Chrome extensions generally supporting it.

Recent reviews

Just what I wanted!

Алек Соколов, 2025-04-11

Title: Super Handy for Multitasking – Windowed is a Game Changer Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) Review: I've been using Windowed for a few weeks now and it's become one of those tools I can't imagine working without. The concept is super simple: open any website (YouTube, Twitch, Reddit, Gmail—you name it) in a floating, always-on-top window that behaves like a native app. But the execution is what makes it great. What I love: ✅ Always-on-top floating window: Perfect for watching videos or keeping a chat window visible while you work or browse. ✅ Clean, minimal UI: It strips away all the browser clutter, so you're just left with the content you care about. ✅ Custom sizing + resizable: You can adjust it however you like, and it remembers your size and position. ✅ Works with any website: Not limited to YouTube—I've used it for Notion, Google Docs, ChatGPT, and even Spotify Web. If you're someone who likes to multitask or just wants a cleaner way to watch content while doing other things, Windowed is a must-have. Highly recommended!

Allen Honig, 2025-04-09

Works great for watching videos without having the search bar and bookmarks bar clutter!

cdcyborg, 2025-03-31

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Windowed - floating Youtube/every website requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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