YouTube Inline Fullscreen

Make the most out of your screen space with a single click!
What is YouTube Inline Fullscreen?
YouTube Inline Fullscreen is a Chrome extension that transforms the way you view YouTube. It offers a windowed fullscreen mode, enabling you to view content without any wasted space around, while allowing access to search bar, comments, and related videos. It can be toggled using a dedicated button inside YouTube player or by using shortcuts. This extension adapts YouTube to be more responsive and immersive.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.17 (42)
Version: 1.2.7 (Last updated: 2023-09-27)
Creation date: 2020-01-23
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://youtube.com/*
  • *://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 22.04K

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Extension summary

This extension offers a windowed fullscreen mode for YouTube. You can toggle it using the extension icon, the dedicated button inside the YouTube player or by using the shortcut by pressing "w".

You can now also scroll down to the comments and related videos. You can toggle the search bar by pressing "s" while you are in fullscreen mode.

Make YouTube videos responsive. No more wasted space around the content you enjoy.

Note: Reload YouTube after installing the extension to have the button appear in the player.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 viewing videos without distractions from comments and other elements
  • Allows scrolling down to the description and comments while in fullscreen mode
  • Smooth performance and good user communication from the developer
  • Effectively fills the entire screen without black bars
Cons
  • Requires manual toggling each time instead of being automatic
  • Frequently experiences black screens when entering fullscreen
  • Stopped working after YouTube's new design update
Most mentioned
  • Ability to watch videos without distractions
  • Need for an automatic fullscreen option
  • Issues with black screens in fullscreen mode
  • Extension's functionality is affected by YouTube updates
Recent reviews
pls permit us change button
by Phước Dương, 2024-10-04

Can this feature always be enabled?
by 백원정, 2024-10-04

It is almost perfect, the only thing missing is that it isnt automatic. You have each time to press W. It would be awesome to have the option to enable it to be automatic
by TheChuches, 2024-10-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Inline Fullscreen requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Inline Fullscreen has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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