Force Picture-in-Picture Extension

Watch video using Picture-in-Picture

Force Picture-in-Picture Extension for Chrome

The 'Force Picture-in-Picture Extension' is a Chrome extension designed for users who wish to enjoy Picture-in-Picture (PiP) viewing at all times. This unique tool was created as a fork of Google's PiP extension, with the main difference being its ability to enable PiP viewing regardless of whether the video source has disabled the feature. Unlike the original, this extension operates without collecting any analytics, ensuring users' privacy.
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Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.61
(31)
Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2024-06-12)
Creation date: 2019-11-05
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • activeTab
Size: 7.67K

Ranking

# 13,132 ▲ 105
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#2807 in Tools ▼ 11 #5 in force keyword 19 ▲ 1 #20 in picture keyword 46 ▼ 2

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Extension summary

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A fork of Google's PiP extension that forces PiP by removing the disablePictureInPicture attribute. Also no longer has any analytics.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well for making a pop out video frame that stays on top of all browser windows.
  • Resizes and has pause, back and forward controls.
  • Functionality for various websites, including Disney+. (at times)
  • Lightweight and easy to use.
  • Improves productivity for learning websites that don't allow PiP mode.
Cons
  • Has issues working consistently with Disney+ and Hulu.
  • Does not support subtitles or advanced controls like fast forward or rewind.
  • There's a frame rate drop that requires restarting PiP occasionally.
  • Copycat extensions exist that may be malicious.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with Disney+ not working.
  • Varied user experiences regarding performance and reliability.
  • Request for the extension to be open source.
User reviews
Wonder if it has a shortcut? Would be wonderful for video calls!
by Mig O'Hara, 2024-12-20
by Diego Rubi, 2024-09-18
Great extension!
by Mohamad W. Kanj, 2024-09-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Force Picture-in-Picture Extension does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Force Picture-in-Picture Extension has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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