HBO Max HQ: change video quality

Extension to change video quality on HBO Max. Choose your preferred video resolution on HBO Max.

HBO Max HQ: Change Video Quality - Chrome Extension

The 'HBO Max HQ: change video quality' is a Chrome extension, designed to enhance your viewing experience on HBO Max. This tool provides easy to select options to adjust the video quality as per your preference and internet bandwidth. It supports multiple resolutions: Low Definition, Standard Definition, High Definition, Full HD, and QHD. It even reloads the video in the preferred resolution or the best available quality.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.14
(57)
Version: 1.0.25 (Last updated: 2025-01-21)
Creation date: 2022-03-30
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://*.hbomax.com/*
  • *://*.max.com/*
Size: 100.99K

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Extension summary

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We've updated the extension to work after some changes on HBO Max website.

Adjust HBO Max video quality to your needs and your internet connection. With this extension, you will never experience annoying buffering again!

You can choose your preferred video resolution in a simple popup window and watch the content in one of the available options: ➡️ None ➡️ Low Definition ➡️ Standard Definition ➡️ High Definition ➡️ Full HD ➡️ QHD

All you need to do is add the HBO Max HQ extension to your browser and enjoy your favorite series in preferred video quality. It's as simple as that!

⭐ How does it work? ⭐

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Allows lower video quality for better performance while multitasking.
  • Works for some users to watch shows in higher quality without automatic downgrades.
  • Provides improved streaming experience for specific users with VPN adjustments.
Cons
  • Cannot stream higher than 720p in Chrome due to platform restrictions.
  • Incompatibility with the new Max platform after HBO Max transition.
  • Many users report that the extension does not work as advertised for 4K content.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with video quality not improving beyond 720p.
  • Extension does not function correctly on max.com.
  • Multiple users experience that the quality reverts to lower settings after some time.
User reviews
by Andi Muhammad Rifki, 2024-12-19

I wanted to watch shows at low quality because I game at the same time and my computer gets hot. This extension allowed me to lower the quality. Thank you.
by Brandon Adams, 2024-12-19

Genuinely works, can finally watch game of thrones in actual HD without it dropping to 360p for no reason at all.
by baidjeet, 2024-12-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

HBO Max HQ: change video quality requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

HBO Max HQ: change video quality is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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