FastStream Video Player

Stream without buffering. Fix bad video players on the internet.

FastStream Video Player - Stream Without Buffering

"FastStream Video Player" is a Chrome extension that replaces videos on websites for smoother streaming. It offers automatic prebuffering, advanced subtitling features, customizable audio and video settings, and supports various video formats. With an accessible interface and multiple language support, it aims to create a more enjoyable and accessible video viewing experience without the typical buffering issues. Please note that DRM protected content and livestreams are not supported.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-12-13

By: https://faststream.online

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.70

(164)

Version: 1.3.36 (Last updated: 2024-12-11)

Creation date: 2023-02-24

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
tabs
webRequest
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 3.57M

Email: an*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Other platforms

Not available on Android

FastStream Video Player (v1.3.37)

4.77

(52) 2,412+

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Tired of having videos buffer with slow internet speeds? Frustrated by a website's lack of accessibility features? This extension will replace videos on websites with a video player designed for your needs. Say goodbye to buffering and hello to a more accessible video experience!

Automatic fragmentation and parallel requests for up to 6x faster download speeds. Watch videos without interruptions by predownloading the video in the background.
Advanced subtitling features include: customizable subtitle appearance, built-in OpenSubtitles support to find subtitles on the internet, and an intuitive subtitle syncing tool to adjust subtitle timings on the fly.
Adjustable audio dynamics (equalizer, compressor, mixer, mono, volume booster), and video settings (brightness, contrast, hue, LMS daltonization for color blindness) for your unique audiovisual preferences.
20+ remappable keybinds and accessible tool buttons for easy control of the player.
Available in multiple languages! Translated into Spanish, Japanese, Russian, and Malay by the FastStream community. Support for more languages is coming soon!

The player currently supports:

MP4 videos (.mp4)
HLS streams (.m3u8)
DASH streams (.mpd)
Youtube (download not supported on Chrome unless manually installed due to Web Store policy)

To use the player, simply:

User reviews

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Pros

Significantly reduces buffering time
Works well on most websites
Packed with useful features
Allows downloading subtitles
Supports multiple parallel streams

Cons

Issues with subtitles not functioning
Video loading problems, especially with higher resolutions
Some features not working correctly in certain browsers (e.g., Brave)
Need for more customization options
Difficulties understanding certain features like skip intro

Most mentioned

Buffering issues
Subtitle functionality
Customization requests
Overall functionality and performance on various sites
Problems after updates

User reviews

nice extension.

Jerry, 2024-12-13

Awesome extension, use it to keep your sanity with buffering videos, if you can't wait for pieces to load separately. The audio equalizer is awesome, and the option to select automatic or external subtitles is great, giving you a lot of flexibility.