YouTube Background Launcher

Enables launching YouTube videos into the background, allowing you to close the tab and control the video from any other tab/window.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-09-04
Users: 391
Rating: 2.13 (8)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2016-06-11)
Creation date: 2016-06-11
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • http://youtube.com/*
  • https://youtube.com/*
  • https://i.ytimg.com/*
  • https://*.ytimg.com/*
  • notifications
Size: 1.12M

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Extension summary

There's no easy way to explain this, nor would you ever need this feature. But we could be wrong.

If you've ever wanted to play YouTube videos in the background and control them on any tab or window then this is the extension for you.

The extension places a launch icon on all YouTube videos (Excludes Embedded videos) Clicking the launch icon will continue the video in the background. You can't see the video, only hear it. This is ideal for Music and Rambling videos.

To control the video playing in the background click the launcher icon on the toolbar in the top right. You can play/pause the video there as well as skip back and forth through the video using the timeline at the bottom.

Want to continue watching the video on YouTube? Click the videos title on the launcher, it will open a new tab and resume the video where you left off.

If you need help, you can find us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ilkotech

User reviews

Do not install doesnt work will hack your computer.
by andship 1, 2021-08-02

the boutton doesn't work
by ben khemis marwen, 2018-03-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

YouTube Background Launcher may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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