Soapbox — Video Recorder

Capture your screen and webcam to create professional-looking pitches, presentations, and demos.
What is Soapbox — Video 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.

Extension stats

Users: 70,000+
Rating: 3.92 (177)
Version: 2023.8.7-8240-6d81f4db96 (Last updated: 2023-08-08)
Creation date: 2020-07-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low 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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use for making YouTube videos
  • Good editing features
  • Loved by some users for its potential
Cons
  • Frequent crashes and bugs
  • Loss of recorded files and issues with corrupt recordings
  • Performance issues causing lag
  • Perceived as abandonware with no recent updates
  • Confusion over pricing and features
Most mentioned
  • Crashes and loss of recordings
  • Performance issues and lag
  • Need for a better video editor
  • User frustration over pricing and functionality
  • Mixed experiences with effectiveness
Recent 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 Nick K, 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 may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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