# Netflix Fixer for Linux

> A minimal addon to fix Netflix for Linux users. Fixes a problem on Netflix for Linux users where Netflix pops up with a help page stating mimimum requirements when they try to watch a video.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/netflix-fixer-for-linux](https://chrome-stats.com/d/netflix-fixer-for-linux)

## Overview

- **ID:** `netflix-fixer-for-linux`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lexxy Fox
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 552
- **Weekly downloads:** 5
- **Rating:** 3.53 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2016-11-18
- **Size:** 7.79 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/netflix-fixer-for-linux/)

## Description

Netflix Fixer for Linux is a minimal and efficient Chrome extension designed to help Linux users resolve common playback issues on Netflix. Many Linux users encounter a problem where Netflix displays a help page indicating minimum system requirements instead of streaming content. This addon works by spoofing the necessary user agent and settings to bypass Netflix's Linux restrictions, enabling seamless video playback.

The extension leverages modern WebExtension APIs and requires browsers supporting ES6 features. It simplifies the setup process and is ideal for users who want a hassle-free solution without going through complex installations of Silverlight, Wine, or Pipelight. Netflix Fixer for Linux ensures you can enjoy your favorite Netflix shows and movies smoothly on your Linux OS.

## Rankings

- #4,800 — Overall
- #13 — bug fixes
- #15 — netflix
- #68 — netsuite
- #87 — problem
- #175 — package

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows the extension to observe and analyze traffic in flight for the selected hosts.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

### Pros

- Works great for some configurations like Ubuntu with Pipelight installed
- Can enable Netflix playback on Linux
- Allows changing user-agent to access Netflix
- Previously effective for older Firefox versions
- Integrates with other compatible setups

### Cons

- Does not work on newer Firefox versions (52 and above)
- Requires Pipelight which can have installation issues
- Not effective for 32-bit systems
- Users report error COD.4004 when trying to access Netflix
- Installation and compatibility issues on various Linux distributions

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/netflix-fixer-for-linux)