h264ify-embed-fix

Name: h264ify-embed-fix
Rating: 4.6667 (12 reviews)
Author: wsiegenthaler

By: wsiegenthaler

This fork of the "h264ify" extension restores functionality for videos embedded in third-party sites.

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h264ify-embed-fix is a practical fork of the popular "h264ify" Chrome extension designed specifically to restore and improve video playback functionality for videos embedded within third-party websites. This extension acts as a temporary fix addressing current playback issues until an official update or fix is integrated into the original project.

This fork enhances compatibility and viewing experience by ensuring smooth video rendering on embedded videos, which might otherwise suffer from playback problems due to the original extension's limitations. Detailed technical improvements and changes are available through the project's pull request on GitHub.

If you're experiencing issues with embedded videos not playing properly, h264ify-embed-fix offers a reliable solution. For ongoing updates and the official version, visit the original h264ify extension's page and repository linked within the extension details.

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Version:

1.1.2 Last updated: 2020-05-04

Version code:

5017699

Creation date:

2020-05-04

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Permissions:

storage

Content scripts matches:

*.youtube.com
*.youtube-nocookie.com
*.youtu.be

Size:

34.74KB

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Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-24

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# 3,456 ▼ 16

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#21 in embed keyword 11

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Developed by:

wsiegenthaler

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https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/h264ify-embed-fix/

User Reviews

Users praise h264ify-embed-fix for reliably enabling hardware-accelerated video decoding on Firefox, outperforming other similar add-ons and improving video playback especially on embedded videos. It is valued for energy savings, reduced CPU load, and stable performance even on Firefox Nightly. While the add-on works well, users express desire for a Chrome version. Overall, it is regarded as effective and well-maintained by the community, particularly by long-term Linux users who struggled with other alternatives.

Pros

Effectively enables hardware-accelerated video decoding, saving energy and processing power by offloading to GPU.
Works better and more reliably than similar add-ons like h264ify and enhanced-h264ify.
Functions well with embedded videos and on Firefox Nightly builds.
Provides improved performance and stability compared to other YouTube-related add-ons.
Appreciated by long-time Linux users for its functionality and reliability.

Cons

Lack of a Chrome version, as requested by at least one user.

Recent reviews

I've tried the other h264ify extensions, and this is the only one that works well on Linux. Many thanks to the developer !

by Lu*****, 2025-11-29

by 全民*****, 2025-03-27

by 远离*****, 2025-02-22

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Is h264ify-embed-fix Safe?

Risk impact

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h264ify-embed-fix requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, youtube-nocookie.com, youtu.be
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h264ify-embed-fix has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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