M3U8 finder and HLS player

Name: M3U8 finder and HLS player
Rating: 4.5 (36 reviews)
Author: https://www.reloltv.com/

It opens a new tab on a video player

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The M3U8 Finder and HLS Player Chrome extension allows users to effortlessly locate and play m3u8 video streams embedded within any webpage. By simply clicking the extension icon, a new tab opens featuring a video player that streams the detected m3u8 content via HTML video elements. This tool is perfect for users looking to access live or on-demand HLS video streams without hassle.

Designed for seamless integration, this extension enhances the browsing experience by simplifying media playback of m3u8 files. Whether you want to watch streaming video content on the go or test video streams on a page, this plugin provides a straightforward, efficient solution within your browser.

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By:

https://www.reloltv.com/

Users:

20,000

Rating:

4.50

(36)

Version:

1.1 Last updated: 2020-12-11

Creation date:

2020-12-10

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
<all_urls>
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
storage

Size:

2.29M

Email:

ju*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 6,011 ▲ 58

Other rankings

#3033 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 5 #158 in player keyword 45 ▼ 32 #185 in finder keyword 41 ▼ 46

User reviews

Users praise this Chrome extension for reliably detecting and playing M3U8 and HLS streams where others fail, appreciating its simplicity and wide applicability. However, multiple users desire a download feature, and some report Chrome blocking it without clear reasons. There are also suggestions for improved player controls and usability enhancements. Overall, it is considered helpful and effective by a diverse user base, though download support and better playback controls could improve the experience.

Pros

Effectively finds and plays M3U8 and HLS video streams, even when other tools fail.
Simple and good quality player functionality.
Works well across different platforms and websites, including BandPlay and TV Band.
User-friendly interface with useful features like opening URLs directly for correct stream access.
Reliable and easy to use extension as noted by multiple users, including positive feedback from various languages and regions.

Cons

Does not provide functionality to save or download the video streams, which users want.
Some users experienced Google Chrome blocking the extension citing it as dangerous without explanation.
The player lacks advanced controls like adjustable picture-in-picture window size, transmission delay reduction, and theater mode.
Some users have technical difficulties extracting correct URLs initially due to prefix issues.
Certain users noted audio-only playback when attempting to capture video streams.

Recent reviews

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Extension safety

Risk impact

M3U8 finder and HLS player requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

M3U8 finder and HLS player has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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