Picture in Picture - floating video player

Watch videos while surfing the web with Picture in Picture (PiP) mode. Floating video player for Web!
What is Picture in Picture - floating video player?
Picture in Picture - floating video player is a Chrome extension that allows you to watch videos in a floating window, always on top of other windows, while you continue to surf the internet. It works on all platforms and supports popular streaming sites like YouTube, HBO Max, and Netflix.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000,000+
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2022-12-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 51.30K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

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Picture-in Picture Extension (PiP) lets you play any video in floating video player mode, and it works on all platforms. PiP is a popped-out, always-on-top video player that floats on top of other windows. You can also reposition it along the screen border while you continue to surf the internet.

Now stream your favorite movies, series or sports on any tab. Install Picture in Picture Chrome extension to enable the floating video. We support this feature on every streaming site.

What is the mode and how it will be useful for you? You can also reposition it along the screen border while you continue to surf the internet.

Allows you to watch videos in a floating window (always on top of other windows) so you can keep track of what you are watching when interacting with other sites or applications.

Just click on the app icon to display the video player on YouTube or any other websites on the Web. This window will play the video on all pages of the browser on which there is a video resource.

How do I play a video in a floating player? Open the YouTube video on the mini player in floating image-in-image mode. Supports video players This window will play videos on all pages of the browser.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple to use
  • Useful for watching videos while multitasking
  • Works with multiple platforms like YouTube and Netflix
  • Lightweight and efficient
Cons
  • Lacks playback controls (forward, rewind, adjust volume) in the overlay
  • Icon visibility issues in dark mode
  • No fullscreen mode for second monitor
  • Limited functionality for web pages (only videos)
Most mentioned
  • Super PiP works better
  • Can pause the video and adjust volume
  • Has subtitles for YouTube
  • Good functionality but missing forward/rewind features
Recent reviews
The icon is invisible in dark mode. Please but some lighten colors too.
by ꧁ Youtep ꧂, 2024-11-04

Works just fine
by Ivan Aguilera, 2024-10-30

Almost perfect. Super simple to use and efficient, the only things missing are buttons to move forward and backward. They are in the preview pictures but, at least with YouTube, they don't appear.
by Riccardo O., 2024-10-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Picture in Picture - floating video player requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Picture in Picture - floating video player has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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