# OpenVideo - ad-free streaming

> Watch all of the videos - but none of the ads! (...even on sites which block adblockers) OpenVideo creates a safe space on every video playing webpage - ideal for streaming sites bloated with ads and malware!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/openvideo](https://chrome-stats.com/d/openvideo)

## Overview

- **ID:** `openvideo`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dominik Sander
- **Category:** appearance,photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 2,753
- **Weekly downloads:** 57
- **Rating:** 4.45 / 5 (121 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-11-23
- **First published:** 2018-02-10
- **Size:** 253 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/openvideo/)
- **Website:** [https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/openvideo-faststream/dadggmdmhmfkpglkfpkjdmlendbkehoh/support](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/openvideo-faststream/dadggmdmhmfkpglkfpkjdmlendbkehoh/support)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/openvideo/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/openvideo/privacy/)

## Description

OpenVideo is a Chrome extension designed to provide an ad-free and safe video streaming experience, even on sites that block traditional adblockers. It replaces the standard video players with its own player, equipped with intuitive features such as keyboard hotkeys (e.g., 'f' for fullscreen), an easy download button, subtitle support from local files or URLs, playback resuming from where you left off, theatre mode, and picture-in-picture mode.

The extension also automatically embeds the OpenVideo player on popular streaming platforms, enhancing usability. Additionally, it offers a built-in video search engine that doesn't interfere with your default search engine, along with a personal library to manage video history and playlists. User privacy is respected, with anonymous Google Analytics tracking used solely to improve functionality, which can be disabled anytime in settings.

## Rankings

- #1,795 — Overall
- #171 — Games & Entertainment
- #287 — Appearance
- #307 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #2 — openvpn
- #20 — stream

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `declarativeNetRequest`

### Host permissions

- `*://openvideo-streaming.github.io/*`
- `*://dood.pm/*`
- `*://*.mxdcontent.net/*`
- `https://*.mp4upload.com:282/*`
- `*://*/*ov-id=*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension website URL may be invalid

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## Review summary

OpenVideo is praised for its ad-free, secure, and fast video streaming on many websites, providing a user-friendly experience. Users value its reliability and ease of use. However, the add-on occasionally faces compatibility issues, such as non-functional download buttons and needing updates to keep up with site changes, which affects consistent performance on certain platforms.

### Pros

- Works on most websites reliably
- Ad-free and secure streaming experience
- Easy to use and very helpful
- Fast and efficient in operation

### Cons

- Download button often not working on many sites
- Sometimes stops working on specific sites like VOE.sx due to changes
- Needs frequent updates to maintain compatibility with changing video sites

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/openvideo)