YouTube Windowed FullScreen
Watch videos on YouTube fullscreen within your browsers screen.
What is YouTube Windowed FullScreen?
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UPDATES!! Auto-Toggle has now been implemented. -There is now a OPTIONS page with 3 new options. To go there, either click 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.
NOTE: PLEASE RESTART CHROME OR REFRESH YOUTUBE IF IT DOESNT WORK AFTER INSTALLING. 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. This is especially useful for dual monitor users that may wish to continue working on other tasks with a large video playing.
In other words make your youtube fullscreen in your window! FYI the shortcut key to toggle this without clicking is "`" on your keyboard!
Updates:
- Now works with the new youtube layout!
- Fixed compatibility issues with MagicActions and Adblock
- Added shortcut key "`"
- Added Options page at chrome://extensions, for 3 new settings (Auto-Toggle, Hide Full Screen and ShortCut Key)
- Should now load more consistently.
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User reviews summary
Pros
- Does exactly what it advertises; provides YouTube windowed full-screen functionality
- Works well with the new edge splitscreen feature and is useful for large/multiple monitor setups
- Code is easy to read and well-commented, fostering trust in the extension
- Has a dedicated and configurable keyboard shortcut
Cons
- Can't scroll down to comments or view other videos in expanded mode
- Some users experience bugs with button disappearance and having to refresh to get it to load
- Lacks support for other media players and sites, e.g., YouTube Kids, Google Drive videos
Most mentioned
- Provides a windowed full-screen experience on YouTube
- Issues with the extension button disappearing or failing to load without refresh
- Desire for functionality to scroll down to comments and suggested videos in full-screen mode
- Interest in more customizable full-screen dimensions and behaviors
- Appreciation for its simplicity and focused functionality
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Safety
Risk impact
YouTube Windowed FullScreen is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
YouTube Windowed FullScreen has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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