M3U8 finder and HLS player

It opens a new tab on a video player
What is M3U8 finder and HLS player?
The 'M3U8 Finder and HLS Player' extension for Chrome is designed to enhance video streaming experience. It works by identifying m3u8 video files embedded as HTML elements on webpages, which the user can easily play by clicking the extension icon. This makes streaming seamless and fast, saving the time otherwise spent on manual video search and play. Optimize your streaming with 'M3U8 Finder and HLS Player' chrome extension.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.50 (28)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2020-12-11)
Creation date: 2020-12-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size: 2.29M

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Clicking on the extension icon will let you play any m3u8 embedded as a video html element in the current page

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Detects videos where others fail
  • Works well and is user-friendly
  • Users appreciate its functionality
  • Reliable performance noted by multiple users
Cons
  • Does not allow saving or downloading videos
  • Blocked by Google Chrome due to security concerns
  • Need for improvement in player features
  • Users report issues with retrieving video content
Most mentioned
  • Works fine
  • Does not allow saving
  • Blocked by Google Chrome
  • Need for export function
  • Good player but requires improvements
Recent reviews
by Zahra Mimi, 2024-08-24

now that's very helpful
by Nelly Angelz, 2024-07-08

by Yuslam Asyrofi, 2024-07-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

M3U8 finder and HLS player is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install M3U8 finder and HLS player if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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