Open in VLC Media Player™

Easily open desired links in the VLC (VideoLAN) media player!

Open in VLC Media Player™ is a handy Chrome extension that allows you to quickly open video files, YouTube, and Twitch streams directly in VLC Media Player or PotPlayer. After installing and refreshing your browser, simply right-click on any video or audio link to launch it in your favorite media player. The extension supports a wide range of formats, including MP4, MP3, and AAC files, enabling seamless playback beyond standard browser capabilities.

In addition to playing media files, this extension offers the ability to convert your videos into common audio formats such as MP3 and AAC. Designed for users who prefer their own media software, the extension enhances your browsing by integrating powerful media player functionality directly into Chrome's context menu. Note: This extension is independently developed and not affiliated with VLC or Google.

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By:: https://open-with-vlc.freefinancetools.net
Users:: 20,000+
Rating:: 3.73
(383) 1 new ratings
Version:: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2022-09-27)
Creation date:: 2020-10-14
Risk:: Low risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:: storage
contextMenus
nativeMessaging
Size:: 708.61K
Email:: ke*****@gmail.com
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 5,425 ▲ 39

Other rankings

#3055 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1

#13 in video player keyword 52 ▼ 1

#27 in player keyword 46 ▼ 1

#35 in play keyword 26 ▼ 2

#40 in media keyword 24 ▼ 3

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User reviews

Users find the extension useful for opening media content directly in VLC Media Player and appreciate its convenience when VLC is already installed. However, multiple reviews mention confusion or non-functionality when VLC is not installed or the usage instructions are unclear. Overall, it is beneficial for users familiar with VLC but lacks standalone functionality and clear guidance for others.

Pros

Useful for opening media content in VLC Media Player
Easy to use when VLC is already installed on the computer
Helps with managing series or media files more conveniently
Considered helpful and functional by users who understand how it works

Cons

Does not work without having VLC Media Player installed separately
Some users found it non-functional or confusing
Lacks clarity on usage and requires manual steps
Requires user to have prior VLC installation for the extension to be effective

Recent reviews

kann nicht ohne!

Jürgen Stieglmeier, 2025-04-21

Daniel K, 2025-04-05

voy a probarlo para ver que tal

Zilpa Lewis, 2025-03-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Open in VLC Media Player™ requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Facilitates communication between extensions and native applications, usually low risk if managed correctly.

Risk likelihood

Open in VLC Media Player™ has earned a good reputation and 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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