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: 4.59
(32)
Version: 2.2 (Last updated: 2024-06-12)
Creation date: 2019-11-05
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • activeTab
Size: 7.67K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well for making a pop out video frame that stays on top of all windows.
  • Lightweight and generally functions well for various sites.
  • Great for video calls and learning websites.
  • Resizes and offers basic controls like pause and forward/backward.
Cons
  • No longer works on Disney+ for some users.
  • Issues with Hulu and other streaming services.
  • Misses advanced controls like subtitles and fast-forward.
  • Experiences frame rate drops requiring restarts of the PiP.
Most mentioned
  • Works with Disney+ (though had mixed reception).
  • No longer works on Disney+ or Hulu.
  • Light and functional for video playback.
  • Needs autoplay feature for next episodes.
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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