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

By: https://faststream.online

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.72

(188)

5 new ratings

Version: 1.3.37 (Last updated: 2024-12-14)

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

Ranking

# 7,410 ▼ 113

Other rankings

#441 in Accessibility

#18 in video player keyword 89 ▲ 1

#95 in stream keyword 87 ▼ 2

#121 in player keyword 94 ▼ 12

#245 in works offline keyword 70 ▼ 13

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

FastStream Video Player (v1.3.38)

4.73

(59) 2,798+

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

Works smoothly for playing niche 4K YouTube videos
Offers flexibility with audio equalizer and subtitle options
Simple to use with a good overall performance
Able to improve buffering issues

Cons

Limit on downloading subtitles and cooldown period
Issues with loading videos on certain websites
Recent updates have caused bugs such as video loading failures when using timeline features
Buffering problems encountered after a few days of use

Most mentioned

Issues with subtitle download limits and cooldown
Video loading failures after updates
Request for more customization options such as player design and subtitle syncing