Floating Video Player

Name: Floating Video Player
Rating: 3.5 (51 reviews)
Author: Free Software Apps

Watch videos using Picture-in-Picture mode (Floating Video Player).

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Floating Video Player is a Chrome extension that allows you to watch videos using Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode so you can surf the internet simultaneously. Simply click the extension icon on any video-enabled webpage to pop out the video into a resizable floating window. This lets you continue browsing or using other tabs without interrupting your video playback. It's a quick and simple way to multitask by keeping your videos visible and accessible while you navigate other content online.

Please note this extension is developed independently and is not associated with or endorsed by Microsoft. It respects all copyrights of the original video content owners. Try Floating Video Player today for a seamless video watching experience on Chrome!

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Version:

3.0.2 Last updated: 2024-05-05

Creation date:

2021-04-05

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Permissions:

activeTab
scripting
contextMenus

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

54.84K

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,128 ▲ 5

Other rankings

#5 in video player keyword 52

#51 in picture keyword 47

#67 in watch keyword 22

#73 in disclaimer keyword 22 ▲ 6

#73 in player keyword 39 ▼ 2

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User reviews

Users generally appreciate the Floating Video Player add-on for its utility in floating video playback and controls across many websites. However, multiple reviewers complain about the extension not working on popular platforms like VK, Baidu Cloud, Disney Plus, and Bilibili. Recent updates have negatively impacted usability, with issues around window resizing limitations, interference from new audio control buttons, and bugs related to picture-in-picture activation without user gestures.

Pros

Extension is generally useful for playing videos in a floating window.
Works well on many websites and supports picture-in-picture functionality.
Helps with video playback control such as pause and play.
Some users find the interface and functionality satisfactory.
It is compatible across platforms like mobile and desktop according to some users.

Cons

The extension often does not work on certain sites like VK, Baidu Cloud, Disney Plus, and Bilibili.
Users report bugs and failures like inability to enter picture-in-picture mode without user gesture.
The latest updates have reportedly degraded the extension's quality and usability.
Floating window cannot be freely resized or dragged on all edges; limited max size and restrictions on resizing.
The new audio control button placement interferes with resizing and dragging the floating window.

Recent reviews

很好用

by Boy, 2025-03-25

does nothing

by Michael, 2025-02-01

好

by b, 2024-09-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Floating Video Player requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Floating Video Player is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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