Open with VLC

Open websites with VLC. This extension is not affiliated or endorsed by the VLC team or the VideoLAN organization.

Open with VLC - Chrome Extension

"Open with VLC" is a Chrome extension that allows users to open webpages in VLC media player. It enables you to right-click on links, iframes, and audio/video elements to select the 'Open with VLC' option. This extension requires the installation of the vlc:// protocol handler and works best with VLC playlist parsers. Please ensure you understand its usage before attempting to use it. Note: This extension is not affiliated with the VLC team or VideoLAN organization.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
By: Stefan
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.75
(8)
Version: 1.5.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-23)
Creation date: 2018-05-25
Risk: Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 10.15K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 9,525 ▲ 39
Other rankings
#1578 in Just for Fun ▲ 1 #189 in playlist keyword 18 ▲ 22 #250 in organization keyword 6 ▲

User reviews

excuse me? why is the web page blank. show me how
by Stephanie Hettich, 2025-01-10
"Open with VLC" is a poor choice of title. I want to open an AVI file, nothing to do with a web page.
by Lennard Kowalik (Len), 2024-08-25
Good extension, doesn't ask for unnecessary permissions
by Matheus Batista, 2024-06-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open with VLC 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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Risk likelihood

Open with VLC has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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