Picture-in-Picture Viewer

Watch video using the Picture-in-Picture API.

Picture-in-Picture Viewer - Chrome Extension

Picture-in-Picture Viewer is a simple Chromium Extension that enables the Picture-in-Picture Web API in Chromium. It allows you to watch videos using the Picture-in-Picture API, providing a convenient way to multitask while enjoying video content.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.30
(10)
Version: 1.12.2 (Last updated: 2023-09-02)
Creation date: 2023-04-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 11.39K

Ranking

# 9,166 ▲ 43
Other rankings
#3441 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 7 #4 in picture keyword 89 ▲ 1 #8 in viewer keyword 79 ▲ 1

Other platforms

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

Analyze keywords

A simple Chromium Extension to enable the Picture-in-Picture Web API in Chromium.

It is a fork of https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/picture-in-picture-extens/hkgfoiooedgoejojocmhlaklaeopbecg with some fixes, and removed Google Analytics tracking.

  • Alex313031

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Open source
  • Removed tracking from original extension
Cons
  • Only works for a few sites
  • High GPU usage
  • White background on extension icon looks ugly
Most mentioned
  • Desire for the extension to work on more sites
  • Request to remove the white background from the icon
  • Concerns about high GPU usage
User reviews
An option while hovering over a video would be handy.
by Daniel G, 2025-01-19
It only works for a few sites. 1 out of 3 in my case.
by first name last name, 2025-01-04
Works well
by Henry Oliver, 2024-12-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Picture-in-Picture Viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Picture-in-Picture Viewer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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