WebNowPlaying

A browser extension that provides information and controls for media playing in the browser to external adapters.

WebNowPlaying - Browser Media Control Extension

WebNowPlaying is a Chrome extension that offers details and controls for media content played in the browser, providing accessibility to external adapters. It captures crucial information concerning the media such as title, artist, album, among others. It's compatible with a wide range of platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, and others. It supports different adapters like Rainmeter, OBS, CLI, and Macro Deck 2.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 70,000+
Rating: 4.55
(62)
Version: 3.1.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-09)
Creation date: 2019-10-06
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 91.17K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
WebNowPlaying (v3.1.0)
2,397+ 4.48 (25)
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 with YouTube and Spotify
  • Enhances desktop appearance with music content
  • Simple to set up and use
  • Functionality for album art and song titles in various platforms
  • Regular updates and community support
Cons
  • Controls (play, pause, next, previous) do not work consistently
  • Issues with album artwork not displaying on some platforms
  • Compatibility problems with specific music services like YouTube Music and Spicetify
  • Requires additional dependencies for full functionality
  • Documentation is lacking, making it hard to customize
Most mentioned
  • Does not work consistently with YouTube Music
  • Controls not functioning properly
  • Lack of album art on certain platforms
  • Dependency on additional setup for full operation
  • Need for better documentation and support examples
User reviews
Working perfectly, thanks.
by Övi, 2024-12-17

When using the web version of Apple Music, the song titles are displayed correctly. However, the controls, such as play, pause, previous, and next, do not work. Additionally, the song titles sometimes stop displaying unexpectedly.
by TIFFANY CHUANG, 2024-12-16

It works, thanks
by Qui Do Phuc, 2023-11-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebNowPlaying requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of WebNowPlaying. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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