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 - Floating Fullscreen for Any Website

"Windowed - floating Youtube/every website" is a Chrome extension that modifies the fullscreen functionality on websites to allow videos and content to be displayed in a resizable, windowed format. This means you can easily multitask, like writing a paper while viewing a YouTube video or watching Netflix. The extension supports Picture-in-Picture mode and works with most sites, while respecting user privacy with open-source transparency. Notably, it doesn’t work with Flash videos or native HTML controls.
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Extension stats

Users: 60,000+
Version: 32 (Last updated: 2024-10-30)
Creation date: 2019-09-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • offscreen
Size: 44.83K

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Not available on Android
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Extension summary

Changes fullscreen buttons so they will put a window around the fullscreen app. This allows you to put a Youtube video about a subject next to the paper you are writing or watch a show on Netflix while chatting. This extension will not reload the video you are watching, nor use some custom controls: it puts the website in its own fullscreen mode. Now also supports Picture-in-Picture mode when fullscreening a video, but this takes away the websites video controls.


This extension requires "Read sites data" permission to function, but you can right-click the extension icon, click "This Can Read and Change Site Data" and enable it only for websites that you are comfortable with. Also the source is open, so you can read that no data is actually read or changed by this extension :)

It will present you with a small menu when you click fullscreen, so you can choose to go fullscreen or windowed.

Some of the website confirmed to work:

  • Youtube
  • Netflix
  • Twitch
  • Most other websites...

Does not work on

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simplicity and ease of use
  • Reliable performance over the years
  • Multiple modes and shortcuts available
  • Works great with YouTube and other websites
  • Handy for multitasking with floating windows
Cons
  • Lack of custom subtitle support
  • Issues with Hulu menu disappearing
  • Scrolling issues in fullscreen mode on YouTube
  • Uncertainty about future support and updates
  • Not compatible with Edge
Most mentioned
  • Works well for YouTube and other websites
  • Needs fixes for Hulu and YouTube scrolling issues
  • Desire for custom subtitle support
  • Importance of ongoing updates and support
  • Overall satisfaction and happiness with the tool
User reviews
Excelente extensão funciona bem, porém, se tiver uma site do google como aplicação, e escolher a opção in-window ou windowed quando saímos desses modos vira pagina web no Chrome. Podem corrigir? Obrigada
by Joana Farias, 2025-01-16

Was looking for a simple solution for this, does exactly what I needed, thank you!
by Sean X, 2025-01-13

Really great but needs custom subtitles in pop out & 10/15sec skip
by Atom, 2024-12-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Windowed - floating Youtube/every website has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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