VLC 4 YouTube (beta)

Open YouTube videos in VLC.

VLC 4 YouTube (beta) - Open YouTube videos in VLC

VLC 4 YouTube (beta) is a Chrome extension that enhances YouTube video playback. Just by clicking the extension icon or pressing Alt+V, you can open any YouTube video in VLC, which uses fewer resources and can boost volume up to 200 percent. Note: Requires VLC 2.0 or above with activated http interface. Further features and improvements are in development.

Extension stats

Users: 27,238+
Rating: 3.90
(257)
Version: 0.4.1 (Last updated: 2020-12-12)
Creation date: 2020-06-27
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
  • http://localhost/*
Size: 115.71K
URLs: Website

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Click the extension icon when you are on a YouTube™ page to open the current video in VLC (or just hit Alt+V). Full controls and more features are on the way... stay tuned!

VLC uses less resources and can boost the volume up to 200%.

NB: You NEED to have VLC 2.0 (or above) installed and to activate its http interface (read here https://github.com/azrafe7/vlc4youtube/blob/master/instructions/how-to-enable-vlc-web-interface.md on how to do it). You may need to restart VLC after enabling the web interface.

Changelog: https://github.com/azrafe7/vlc4youtube/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md Please report issues here: https://github.com/azrafe7/vlc4youtube/issues

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use
  • Works great on Linux
  • Convenient, saves the hassle of copying the URL to paste into VLC
Cons
  • Doesn't support streams above 720p30
  • Breaks YouTube Music Premium
  • Inconsistent performance with enqueueing videos
Most mentioned
  • Video Quality Limitation
  • Web Interface Activation
  • Keyboard Shortcut (ctrl+shift+v)
User reviews
UTIL, SEGUIR INSTRUCCIONES SI NECESITA AYUDA LO AYUDO
by njah !, 2022-12-26

работает, но не хочет тправлять 1080p в плеер
by StuffJake, 2021-04-03

Used to like this extension and use it from time to time, but it breaks YouTube Music Premium (makes it skip songs and play ads despite being on Premium). Had to remove it.
by Steven Wilson, 2020-07-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

VLC 4 YouTube (beta) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

VLC 4 YouTube (beta) is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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