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 Extension

The Open with VLC Chrome extension allows you to effortlessly open links, iframes, and audio/video elements directly in VLC media player. To use this extension, ensure you have the vlc:// protocol handler installed, which can be found here.

This tool is perfect for users who enjoy streaming video or audio content outside of the browser. Simply right-click on your desired link or media and select the 'Open with VLC' option. Please note that this extension is not affiliated or endorsed by the VLC team or the VideoLAN organization, so use it knowing that it operates independently. For optimal use, it's recommended to pair this extension with VLC playlist parsers, such as this example.

You can also find the source code for this extension here.

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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
Updated: a day ago

Ranking

# 9,520 ▲ 59
Other rankings
#1578 in Just for Fun ▲ 1#214 in playlist keyword 94 ▼ 21#233 in organization keyword 65 ▲ 20

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
Moderate 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
Very low risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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