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: 4.53 (30)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2020-12-11)
Creation date: 2020-12-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate 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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well for finding and playing M3U8 videos
  • User-friendly and easy to use
  • Positive feedback for its functionality
Cons
  • Does not allow saving or downloading of videos
  • Blocked by Google Chrome as a dangerous extension
Most mentioned
  • Ability to detect M3U8 videos
  • Need for download functionality
  • Issues with Chrome blocking the extension
Recent reviews
Works Great ... Initially i was right clicking on the URL shown to copy that URL to Clipboard but that text has a "chrome-extension-12345!@#" prefix to the URL but then i figured out that simply left clicking it opens the URL in a new window... and it has the correct URL. 5 Stars!
by ThatsMyKulture, 2024-11-07

Excellent
by Mohammad Ali, 2024-10-03

Excellent ! Working in BandPlay and TV Band
by Rogerio M. Souza, 2024-09-22
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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 likelihood

M3U8 finder and HLS player is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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