# Play HLS M3u8

> Play HLS urls in-browser

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `play-hls-chrome`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Play HLS m3u8
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 538
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-01-18
- **First published:** 2022-01-17
- **Size:** 91 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/play-hls-chrome/)

## Description

The Play HLS M3u8 Chrome extension lets users play HLS streams (M3u8 URL format) directly within their browser without needing external players. It's a simple and efficient tool designed to support seamless streaming of live and on-demand video content via HTTP Live Streaming. Install this extension to quickly access and watch HLS media streams instantly and hassle-free.

## Rankings

- #4,778 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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