YouTube Windowed FullScreen

Watch videos on YouTube fullscreen within your browsers screen.
What is YouTube Windowed FullScreen?
"YouTube Windowed FullScreen" is a lightweight Chrome extension that allows you to watch YouTube videos in a fullscreen browser view. With features like auto-toggle, scrolling while fullscreen, and a miniplayer, it enhances your viewing experience. A premium subscription is available for added functionalities, supporting the extension's upkeep in these economically challenging times. Enjoy seamless video playback and user-friendly controls while you watch your favorite content.

Extension stats

Users: 50,000+
Version: 4.5 (Last updated: 2024-10-04)
Creation date: 2019-05-01
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 177.15K

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YouTube Windowed FullScreen (v4.2)
4.87 (45) 3,870+
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Extension summary

A simple and lightweight extension that adds an icon which allows the YouTube video player to fill the entire page, as a full browser player. Other NEW Features (Premium Sub required, $5 AUD per year):

  • Auto-toggle windowed fullscreen
  • Allow scrolling while windowed fullscreen mode
  • Miniplayer while scrolling

NOTE: PLEASE RESTART CHROME OR REFRESH YOUTUBE IF IT DOESNT WORK AFTER INSTALLING.

Configure options by either clicking the icon in your browser, or head to chrome://extensions and click on Details for Youtube Windowed FullScreen and click the "Extension Options".

Please note some Shortcut Keys may not work correctly as YouTube, or your system may block them. Most keys should work if they are not reserved.

While in fullscreen mode, mouse over where the search bar usually is for it to appear; it will also appear while scrolling.

We're Moving to a Freemium Model, and why:

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works effectively for windowed fullscreen functionality.
  • Allows for better display options compared to theater mode.
  • User-friendly functionality with keyboard shortcuts.
  • Compatible with various browsers including Opera.
Cons
  • Recent changes have placed previously free features behind a paywall.
  • Requires login and may have continuous pop-ups for signing in.
  • Auto-toggle windowed fullscreen feature is now premium only.
  • Lack of clear information about pricing and privacy.
Most mentioned
  • Transition to a premium paid model.
  • Removal of the auto-toggle feature for free users.
  • Issues with pop-ups and login requirements.
  • Alternatives available that offer similar functionalities for free.
Recent reviews
by Rodrigo Flores, 2024-11-06

by Ehab Samir, 2024-11-02

Premium? Time to find a replacement
by Kaylan Wade, 2024-10-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Windowed FullScreen requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Windowed FullScreen has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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