Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback

Name: Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback
Rating: 4.1364 (22 reviews)
Author: David Cavar

Allow the browser to play HLS (m3u8) or MPEG-Dash (mpd) video urls 'natively'. This is a fork of Native HLS with additional features. Click on any m3u8 or mpd link inside Firefox to play it directly in a new tab

Overview

Firefox Add-ons Store

Daily users

4,866 ▼ 22

Data as of 2026-07-28

Rating:

4.14

(22)

Version:

5.0.7

Last updated: 2024-05-07

Features & Capabilities

Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback is a Firefox extension that enables native playback of HLS (m3u8) and MPEG-Dash (mpd) video streams directly within the browser. Instead of downloading these streaming playlist files by default, this extension detects such links and opens them in a new tab using reliable open-source video players, hls.js and dash.js. This allows users to instantly play live or on-demand streaming video content natively without additional software.

The extension acts as a lightweight wrapper, enhancing the Firefox browsing experience by integrating seamless support for popular streaming formats, ideal for users who frequently encounter m3u8 or mpd video URLs. It does not contain advertisements or sales features, focusing purely on media playback functionality. For support and any issues, users can refer to the GitHub repository's issue tracker.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

5.0.7 Last updated: 2024-05-07

Version code:

5739216

Creation date:

2017-11-26

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size:

810.40KB

Email:

pa*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-28

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,173 ▼ 7

Other rankings

#126 in Web Development

#190 in Photos, Music & Videos ▼ 2

#47 in play keyword 35

#90 in give keyword 9 ▼ 1

#216 in library keyword 37 ▼ 4

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Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback (v5.0.7)

80,000 4.30

(53)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

David Cavar

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/native-mpeg-dash-hls-playback/

Email:

pa*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/Palethorn/nas-extension/issues

Permission Change History

2024-02-09: Version 5.0.1 → 5.0.3

Add Host permissions: <all_urls>

Remove Host permissions: *://*/*

2024-02-08: Version 4.0.0 → 5.0.1

Add Host permissions: *://*/*

Add Permissions: declarativeNetRequest contextMenus

Remove Permissions: *://*/*.m3u8* *://*/*.mpd* *://*/*/Manifest* webRequest webRequestBlocking

User Reviews

Users praise the add-on for effectively playing HLS videos with a functional quality changing feature and good AAC audio support. However, multiple reviews highlight limitations such as inability to skip video using keyboard arrows or NumPad, poor support for MPEG Audio (MP2) codec causing some videos not to play, and the absence of shortcuts for adjusting play speed, impacting usability.

Pros

Supports HLS playback with quality changing feature that works well.
Plays AAC audio without issues.
Offers playback functionality not available in other Firefox add-ons.

Cons

Does not support skipping video with arrow or NumPad keys.
Fails to play all HLS videos, especially those using MPEG Audio (MP2) codec.
Lacks keyboard shortcuts for play speed adjustment.

Recent reviews

It's working just like advertised, it has improved my online streaming a ton, I recommend it!

by Ta*****, 2026-05-17

by go*****, 2026-05-10

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Is Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback Safe?

Risk impact

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Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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