# Play HLS

> Play HLS urls in browser.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `play-hls`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Heporis
- **Category:** photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 146
- **Weekly downloads:** 11
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-05
- **First published:** 2024-06-04
- **Size:** 190 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/play-hls/)

## Description

Play HLS is a handy Chrome extension that allows you to stream HLS content directly in your browser without downloading the files. Simply click on any m3u8 link or paste the URL into the address bar, and the extension opens a new tab with a video player powered by the hls.js library. This ensures smooth playback of HLS streams effortlessly.

The extension acts as a smart wrapper for the popular hls.js library, detecting m3u8 links and handling playback seamlessly. It eliminates the hassle of manually downloading HLS playlist files and provides an intuitive streaming experience right within your browser. Ideal for users who frequently access live or on-demand content distributed via HLS protocol.

## Rankings

- #9,621 — Overall
- #15 — play
- #226 — plan

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webNavigation`
- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `*://*/*`
- `http://*/*`
- `https://*/*`
- `file:///*`
- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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 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)