Floating Video with Playback Controls

Picture-in-Picture mode allows you to watch a video in a floating window with playback video controls.

Floating Video with Playback Controls - Chrome Extension

"Floating Video with Playback Controls" is a Chrome extension that enables Picture-in-Picture mode for videos across various platforms. It allows users to watch videos in a floating window while navigating other sites or applications. Simple to activate, this extension provides a mini-video player for an enhanced viewing experience. By maintaining the original tab, users can easily enjoy their videos alongside other online activities, enhancing multitasking and functionality.

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Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2025-01-31

By: https://floating-player.com

Users: 800,000+

Rating: 4.19

(243)

Version: 1.8 (Last updated: 2025-01-23)

Creation date: 2022-01-12

Permissions:

storage
activeTab
scripting
tabs

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 486.40K

Email: te*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Supports Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
Works well on multiple websites
User-friendly design
Provides playback controls
Offers some functionality not found in other extensions

Cons

Playback controls are not integrated within the PiP window
Lack of subtitle support
Does not work on all websites
Issues with returning to the tab without restarting the video
High RAM usage reported

Most mentioned

Playback controls are not put together with the PiP window
No subtitle support
Works well on certain websites
Offers features like volume and speed control similar to other extensions
Potential privacy concerns reported

User reviews

Mélodie Dpt, 2025-01-27

Funciona perfectamente, pero no le puedes poner subtitulos a la pestaña flotante. Si no serían 5 estrellas.

Andrés Barba Ramírez, 2025-01-19

Work in some sites only -like other extensions.

first name last name, 2025-01-04

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Floating Video with Playback Controls requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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