MediaPlayer - Video and Audio Player

A powerful media player built on top of the video.js project with HTTP Live Streaming (HSL), speed control, and playlist support

MediaPlayer - Ultimate Video and Audio Player Extension for Chrome

MediaPlayer - Video and Audio Player is a versatile Chrome extension offering a seamless media playing experience. Built on the 'video.js' project, this player supports features like media boosting, playlist selection, speed control, HTTP-streaming (M3U8), fullwidth-progress bar, casting to remote devices, and wave surfer visuals for audio files. Users can play local and remote resources, including offline video files, with additional features, like video casting, screenshots, 2x volume-boosting, and media capturing. It also includes keyboard controls for various playback options.

Extension stats

Manifest V3
By: InBasic
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 3.89
(132)
Version: 0.4.7 (Last updated: 2024-10-17)
Creation date: 2019-12-07
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Size: 1.20M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

MediaPlayer - Video and Audio Player (v0.2.0)
4,546+ 3.97 (30)
MediaPlayer - Video and Audio Player (v0.4.7)
14,813+ 4.80 (8)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 playing local videos without needing additional software installation
  • Supports subtitles and is easy to use
  • Compatible with Nvidia RTX features like HDR and SuperResolution
  • Global shortcuts available for ease of use
  • Perfect for streaming to Chromecast
Cons
  • Audio issues with certain file formats like MKV and AVI
  • No clear way to select or manage subtitles from within the player
  • User concerns regarding a lack of security and potential malware risk
  • No playlist functionality or shortcuts for navigating tracks
  • Subtitle settings reset after every use, causing inconvenience
Most mentioned
  • Audio not working or issues with specific formats
  • Subtitle management limitations
  • Compatibility with Nvidia graphics and HDR features
  • Challenges in locating the extension despite it being installed
  • Concerns about security and potential malware risks
User reviews
Estava procurando um web player para que eu pudesse assistir arquivos do meu PC com o navegador para utilizar o recurso da Nvidia RTX Video Super Resolution (que só funciona no Chrome e Edge) e essa extensão funcinou perfeitamente para esse propósito.
by Gabriel Badaró, 2025-02-19

Looks good but no apparent way to select which subtitles to load when they are included with the mkv file.
by Greg M, 2025-02-06

Essa extensão é muito boa perfeita para quem usa chromebook
by Alexandre Iova, 2025-02-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

MediaPlayer - Video and Audio Player requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Medium Enables sending notifications which can be spammed but have minimal direct security impact.
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Risk likelihood

MediaPlayer - Video and Audio Player has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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