Outside YouTube Player Bar

Display YouTube's player bar outside the video.

Outside YouTube Player Bar - Chrome Extension

Outside YouTube Player Bar is a Chrome extension that allows users to move the player bar outside the video, providing a better viewing experience. It works on video pages, live streaming pages, and supports dark theme user interface. Additionally, it offers a player bar toggle button, blends in with YouTube's user interface, and can be configured for different viewing modes.

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Extension stats

By: 1natsu

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.34

(82)

Version: 4.1.6 (Last updated: 2025-01-03)

Creation date: 2019-05-02

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Size: 1.72M

Email: 1n*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,709 ▲ 64

Other rankings

#92 in Accessibility ▲ 1

#11 in player keyword 42

#69 in youtube keyword 87 ▼ 6

#80 in play keyword 25 ▼ 2

#90 in video player keyword 48 ▼ 5

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Outside YouTube Player Bar (v4.1.6)

79 5.00

(3)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

The extension effectively hides the progress bar, enhancing the viewing experience.
Users appreciate the customization options for adjusting the player bar display settings.
Works reasonably well in fullscreen mode, giving a cleaner interface without obstructions.

Cons

Currently has issues with conflicts with other YouTube features or extensions, particularly regarding subtitles.
The extension does not always function correctly after recent YouTube updates, leading to the control bar disappearing.
It requires manual activation, with many users desiring an option for it to activate automatically.

Most mentioned

Issues related to the new YouTube interface causing functionality problems.
The need for improved support or updates following YouTube changes.
Desire for more customization options, particularly regarding the visibility and automatic behaviors of the progress bar.

User reviews

ぜひ使いたかったのですが、Permanent Progress Bar for YouTubeが機能しなくなったため諦めました。いつか対応して頂けると嬉しいです。

K M, 2025-02-23

Must push a lot! It is the reason why video title overlay when i opened in full screen.

Mrdavidlinbar, 2024-09-11

VERY GREAT

Hermes, 2024-09-09

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Outside YouTube Player Bar requires a few sensitive permissions. 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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