YouTube Windowed FullScreen

Watch videos on YouTube fullscreen within your browsers screen.

YouTube Windowed FullScreen - Enjoy Fullscreen Videos

"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.

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Extension stats

By: YT Windowed Fullscreen

Users: 50,000+

Rating: 4.29

(367)

3 new ratings

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

Email: fu*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 3,761 ▼ 72

Other rankings

#326 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 3

#62 in youtube keyword 88 ▲ 12

#78 in full page keyword 65 ▲ 6

#110 in model keyword 8 ▼ 2

#138 in subscriptions keyword 16

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

YouTube Windowed FullScreen (v4.2)

4.87

(45) 3,975+

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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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.

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User reviews

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Pros

Improves video viewing experience compared to theater mode
User-friendly interface with useful features like scrolling
Fair pricing model for premium features
Basic functionality works without premium subscription
Allows windowed fullscreen functionality

Cons

Key features moved behind a paywall
Requires frequent permission adjustments
Extension reliability issues (e.g., may not load, need for page refresh)
Potential privacy concerns due to added sign-up and data collection
User dissatisfaction with new subscription model and lack of clear pricing

Most mentioned

Features that were previously free are now paid
Extension reliability has deteriorated
Users prefer alternatives that offer similar functionality for free
Concerns about the login requirement and potential data privacy issues
Negative reaction to any increase in ads or prompts for premium features

User reviews

Works great so far.

Innes MacKenzie, 2025-01-15

The button doesn’t always appear, and you constantly have to reload the page just to get it to show up. It’s beyond annoying. What’s even worse is that the auto-fullscreen feature no longer works. It used to function perfectly, but now it’s locked behind a paywall. Charging for what was once a basic feature is absolutely unreasonable. If the extension worked as intended, I’m sure many users, including myself, would have been happy to donate. But forcing an annual subscription just to restore basic functionality is unacceptable. --- Update: I uninstalled this extension from Chrome and replaced it with the "YouTube Fullscreen Mode" script from GreasyFork. It works way better, gets fast updates, and is completely open-source and free.