PlayTo for Chromecast™

Name: PlayTo for Chromecast™
Rating: 3.9237602757889154 (7542 reviews)
Author: https://www.playtochromecast.com

Allows you to send any internet videos to Chromecast™

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PlayTo for Chromecast™ is a handy Chrome extension enabling users to effortlessly detect and cast internet videos to their Chromecast™ device. With PlayTo, you can watch videos on your TV as easily as browsing your favorite video sites online.

The extension scans web pages for playable videos and offers a simple click-to-play button that sends the video stream directly to your Chromecast™, providing seamless video playback on the big screen. It works across nearly all video web pages, making video streaming to your Chromecast™ device hassle-free and intuitive.

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By:

https://www.playtochromecast.com

Users:

100,000+

Rating:

3.92

(7,542)

Version:

1.6.0 Last updated: 2020-06-16

Creation date:

2020-06-02

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
webRequest
<all_urls>
tabs
webRequestBlocking

Size:

98.92K

Email:

pl*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,610 ▼ 10

Other rankings

#2543 in Just for Fun ▼ 3 #52 in install keyword 89 ▼ 13 #85 in play keyword 30 ▼ 5

User reviews

The extension is praised for its ease of use and ability to cast videos to Chromecast, improving viewing on larger screens. However, multiple users report it doesn't work on many sites, lacks compatibility with browsers like Brave, and sometimes fails to activate casting suggestions. Some people find it difficult to understand how to use or get it running properly. Overall, while it serves its purpose well for some, others face significant issues limiting its utility.

Pros

Simple and user-friendly to use.
Effectively streams content to Chromecast as intended.
Enhances viewing experience by casting to larger screens.
Highly recommended by some users for its functionality.
Works well on multiple platforms as per user feedback.

Cons

Does not work on latest Brave browser.
Fails to function correctly on many websites, limited compatibility.
Some users unable to get it to work at all or find how to operate it.
No floating window to suggest Chromecast casting on some videos.
Lack of clear instructions or usage guidance.

Recent reviews

Deniyorum.

ÜMİT ÇELİKTÜRK, 2025-03-09

mükemmel...emeğinize sağlık...

DİNÇER DEMİR, 2025-03-06

classsss ok goooood

Северус Снег, 2025-02-06

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Extension safety

Risk impact

PlayTo for Chromecast™ requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

PlayTo for Chromecast™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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