WebRTC Desktop Sharing

WebRTC P2P HQ/HD screen-sharing. Share camera, microphone, speakers, full-screen, or software's screens.

WebRTC Desktop Sharing Chrome Extension

WebRTC Desktop Sharing is a Chrome extension offering peer-to-peer high definition screen sharing with customization of frame-rates and bit-rates. It enables creation of private URLs for personalized screencasting, supports WebRTC getStats API and text chat. All browsers compatible with WebRTC can use this extension worry-free.

Extension stats

Users: 18,799+
Rating: 4.35
(75)
Version: 6.4 (Last updated: 2022-04-07)
Creation date: 2019-10-20
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • desktopCapture
  • storage
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • tabCapture
Size: 163.84K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

High Quality peer-to-peer screen sharing:

  1. It uses WebRTC
  2. It shares screen in 4K/1080p/720p formats
  3. You can manage frame-rates/bit-rates as well
  4. This extension creates a private room URL; only people who have that URL will see your screen.
  5. All WebRTC compatible browsers can view your screen e.g. chrome/firefox/opera on android and desktop; as well as safari on iOS/Mac.
  6. This extension uses STUN which means that it will be either 100% peer-to-peer or otherwise it will unable to connect users.
  7. This extension supports text-chat as well.
  8. This extension supports WebRTC getStats API as well.

This extension is open-sourced here: https://github.com/muaz-khan/Chrome-Extensions/tree/master/desktopCapture-p2p

Privacy URL: https://github.com/muaz-khan/Chrome-Extensions/blob/master/desktopCapture-p2p/Privacy.md

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use
  • Good control over shared content
  • Can set resolution, password and is fully P2P
Cons
  • Problems with latest updates
  • Cannot save shared videos
  • Issues with audio transfer
  • Frequent reloading error
Most mentioned
  • Sharing screen features
  • Problems after updates
  • Simple and convenient to use
User reviews
Runs pretty smooth, good for what it is. Seems you cannot save the shared video, so not what I was looking for.
by josh wanner, 2023-01-08

It was very good and used to working so good without any problem!i see now exist update from 18 Mar 2022 and its 23 Mar now and last time i use it at the 20 Mar from yday i am trying to use this Extension but now the link so i will share it doesnt working (doesnt opening the pop up window with the link) on 2 browsers Brave/Chrome and in slimjet browser that i can open it its giving me only black screen nothing else even if i close the link still its black doesnt even closing the connection!
by Ioannis Dedeletakis, 2022-03-23

I've happily used this amazing extension for years! Recently I had an issue with it but after emailing the developer the problem was quickly resolved. I'd recommend this extension to anyone who likes to host streams for their friends or family. it's in my opinion the best out there!
by Dave Man, 2022-03-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WebRTC Desktop Sharing requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WebRTC Desktop Sharing may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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