WebCast

Finds videos in the web page you're on and allows to send them to Chromecast.

WebCast: Send Any Web Videos to Your Chromecast

"WebCast" is a Chrome Extension that adds a new dimension of convenience to your browsing experience. It detects video files in .mp4 format playing on any webpage you're browsing, and allows you to instantly send them to your Chromecast device. It adds a page action to your omnibox for easy access whenever a supported video file is detected. With WebCast, viewing web videos on your larger screens has never been easier.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-11-02

By: http://web-cast.appspot.com

Rating: 3.64

Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2014-06-02)

Creation date: 2014-06-02

Permissions:

webRequest
tabs
http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 60.92K

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Useful for casting videos
Supports Chromecast
Potential to cast sites that may not normally cast
Easy use and compatibility

Cons

High CPU usage
Causes computer heat up
Sometimes does not work
Cannot find videos on some websites

Most mentioned

CPU usage
Inability to cast certain websites
Error of server or backend down

User reviews

pesimo , lo instale y me sale error de servidor

by

Brenda Gutierrez, 2023-09-17

110% CPU USAGE on a Chromebook Lenovo intel gen 12th cpu 16 gigs of RAM, 256 GB nvme. NOPE bad extension!

by

Justin Cram, 2023-02-13

This is a real waste of data and time. Why is it still here? This extension should be deleted

by

Nasir Afolabi Agbalaya, 2022-10-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebCast requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of WebCast. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Critical This extension is not longer available in the store

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