Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google)

Watch video using Picture-in-Picture

Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google) - Watch Video in a Floating Window

The 'Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google)' is a Chrome extension that enhances user experience in multimedia interaction. It lets users enjoy videos in a floating window, always on top of other active windows, which guarantees uninterrupted viewing while multi-tasking on other websites or apps. The extension is activated by using a keyboard shortcut - Alt+P for Windows, and ⌥+P for macOS.

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Extension stats

By: https://google.com

Users: 3,000,000+

Rating: 3.96

(2,165)

5 new ratings

Version: 1.14 (Last updated: 2025-02-13)

Creation date: 2020-03-31

Permissions:

contextMenus
scripting
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 10.15K

Email: pi*****@google.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 118 ▲ 54

Other rankings

#2700 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 50

#13 in For music lovers

#30 in Chrome Web Store Home Page

#10 in chrome extension keyword 37

#10 in extension keyword 27

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Works well on multiple websites, including YouTube and Netflix.
Simple and basic functionality that meets the needs of many users.
Optimized performance on low-end PCs, making it accessible for a wide audience.
Generally a must-have feature for Chromebook users.

Cons

Frequent issues with YouTube, including sound problems and silent ads playing during videos.
Lacks essential features like controls for seeking, volume adjustment, and displaying subtitles in the PiP window.
Recent updates have introduced auto-detect features that cause freezing and hangs in the browser.
Overall, less functionality compared to competitors like Firefox's built-in PiP.

Most mentioned

Sound issues with ads playing while the main video is shown in the tab.
Missing features such as volume control, seek bar, and subtitle display in PiP mode.
Auto-detect feature causing browser performance problems.
Basic nature of the extension is seen as lacking by many users.

User reviews

ever since the new browser updates on occasion with PIP on youtube the PIP will be playing an ad silently while the actual video plays in the actual video window. this is annoying as I've got to switch to the video tab and click the extension again to have the video back in PIP. honestly this is pretty annoying as i'm watching an ad, but while the actual video is playing. please for the love of god fix this google.

Fate Averie, 2025-03-07

非常好用，几乎所有网站都可以

IKaruga 706, 2025-03-03

Simple product, works great.

Abdelrahman Iskandarov, 2025-03-02

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google). Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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