Soapbox — Video Recorder

Capture your screen and webcam to create professional-looking pitches, presentations, and demos.

Soapbox Chrome Extension - Simple Webcam & Screen Recorder

Soapbox - Video Recorder is a unique Chrome extension developed by Wistia that simplifies the process of video creation. It allows easy recording of the screen, your face, or both. Included transitions make switching between full-screen and split-screen convenient. The tool requires no complex setup or knowledge. Once the videos are created, no extra steps like exporting or uploading are needed - they're instantly ready to share.
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Extension stats

Users: 60,000+
Rating: 3.90
(173)
Version: 2023.8.7-8240-6d81f4db96 (Last updated: 2023-08-08)
Creation date: 2020-07-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • desktopCapture
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • declarativeContent
  • https://*.wistia.com/
Size: 1.26M

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Extension summary

Record your screen, your face, or both! Then, use our handy built-in transitions to switch between sharing a full-screen or split-screen view. With Soapbox, it's quick and easy to create your best-looking videos. No need to export, process, download, or upload. Once you've made your videos look squeaky clean, they're instantly ready to share. (Oh, so shiny.)

Soapbox is a freemium Chrome extension from Wistia, designed to make video creation super simple. With this free tool, you don't need any fancy equipment or special training to get started! Simply hit the record button and you're ready to make a lasting impression.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Useful for making YouTube videos
  • Good editing features
  • User-friendly for beginners
Cons
  • Frequent crashes during recording
  • Loss of recordings and corrupt files
  • Performance issues causing computer lag
  • Lack of updates and seems like abandonware
  • Web video editor lacks functionality
Most mentioned
  • App crashes or does not work
  • Files getting deleted or corrupted
  • Performance issues with lagging
  • Lack of updates and functionality
  • Positive remarks on video creation for YouTube
User reviews
ES DE Paga
by Arless, 2024-08-25

Can't rate - as it's no longer available. As of today? 4/19/23?
by Nicholas Kochosky, 2023-04-19

IT is my favorite tool to use....when it works. Randomly it doesn't work and it ends up wasting so much time.
by Robert Felton, 2021-07-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Soapbox — Video Recorder requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Soapbox — Video Recorder has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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