Media Keys Firefox

Media Keys

By: Carlin
Lets you control various media sites using the media keys on your keyboard. Supported Sites: youtube, pandora, spotify, bandcamp, google play, yandex, soundcloud, tidalhifi, deezer, plex, vk and more.
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Features & Capabilities

Media Keys is a versatile Chrome extension that lets you control various popular media streaming sites using the media keys on your keyboard. Compatible with platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Pandora, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, Deezer, and more, it offers seamless play/pause functionality to enhance your media experience without leaving your current task.

Please note, due to Firefox limitations, the browser window must be active for media keys to work, and macOS support is currently unavailable. The extension prioritizes pinned tabs and supports additional services such as Netflix, Amazon Music, TuneIn, and Overcast.fm. For feature requests or contributions, users can visit the project's GitHub repository. Media Keys simplifies media control, bringing your keyboard shortcuts to life across multiple streaming providers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on Music & Audio
By:
Carlin
Daily users:
1,426 -4
Rating:
3.41
(109)
Version:
2.5.2 Last updated: 2020-02-02
Version code:
4953768
Creation date:
2014-10-25
Risk:
Very high risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
Content scripts matches:
  • *.youtube.com
  • *.pandora.com
  • *.tidal.com
  • *.music.apple.com
  • *.bandcamp.com
  • shop.attackthemusic.com
  • *.play.google.com
  • *.play.spotify.com
  • *.player.spotify.com
  • *.open.spotify.com
    • See more
Size:
94.06KB
Email:
ca*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-04
Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 2,689 ▲ 4
Other rankings
#244 in Games & Entertainment ▼ 2#4 in media keyword 11 #74 in dial keyword 49 ▲ 3#96 in medium keyword 22 #161 in contribute keyword 7 ▼ 1

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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
Carlin
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/media-keys/
Email:
ca*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://github.com/carlin-q-scott/browser-media-players

User Reviews

User reviews are mixed. Many report that the add-on works for play/pause across several sites and is easy to use, with some updates improving key coverage. However, recurring issues include unreliable background/focus behavior, limited support beyond play/pause, and bugs causing intermittent or complete non-functionality. Overall, it can be useful but reliability and consistent background operation are common concerns.
Pros
  • Generally works for media keys (play/pause) across several sites, including YouTube, SoundCloud, and Google Play Music.
  • Simple, lightweight usage with no need to restart or reload.
  • In some setups it can operate in non-focused windows or with additional scripting (e.g., AHK) for background control.
  • Updates (e.g., version 2.5.2) can map all keys to play/pause, expanding key coverage.
  • A number of users report it fixes prior issues with media keys and provides noticeable improvements.
Cons
  • Unfocused/background usage is unreliable; in many cases it only works when the Firefox window/tab is active.
  • Most keys map only to play/pause; other media controls do not consistently work across sites.
  • Bugs and instability are common: intermittent behavior, glitches, or non-functionality in some scenarios.
  • Site compatibility is inconsistent: some services work (YouTube, SoundCloud, Google Play Music) while others (e.g., Spotify, Pandora) may fail in various reviews.
Recent reviews
Funciona intermitentemente. Muchas veces cuando presiono la tecla multimedia para controlar otro programa la extension empieza a reproducir otro video en Youtube. Parece un bug.
by Na*****, 2026-02-02
Logged in just to make a review, I spent days looking for a fix for my media keys. They werent working in firefox or on windows , only on Microsoft Edge browser they worked, gross ! This addon fixed everything. THANK YOU !! im gonna donate to Carlin so hopefully he keeps this updated ^.^
by Fi*****, 2025-11-11
does not work while unfocused, and clashes with already working play/pause. worthless extension, use alternatives on the addon store.
by Fi*****, 2025-07-25
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Is Media Keys Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Media Keys requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, pandora.com, tidal.com, apple.com, bandcamp.com, attackthemusic.com, google.com, spotify.com, soundcloud.com, stitcher.com, yandex.ru, vk.com, deezer.com, overcast.fm, plex.tv, pluralsight.com, jamstash.com, jango.com, kanopy.com, phanan.net, subsonic.org, madsonic.org, amazon.com, amazon.de, co.uk, cbcmusic.ca, mixcloud.com, hulu.com, hypem.com, netflix.com, npr.org, tunein.com, pocketcasts.com, di.fm, udemy.com
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Media Keys has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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