Youtube™ Controller

Control Youtube™ videos from any web page

Youtube™ Controller - Streamline Video Playback on Chrome

Youtube™ Controller is a remarkable Chrome extension that allows users to control Youtube™ video playback from any web page or even when Chrome runs in the background by defining up to two shortcuts. It offers the ultimate convenience and versatility to Chrome users when watching Youtube™ videos.
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Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.75
(51)
Version: 2.1.0 (Last updated: 2021-07-25)
Creation date: 2019-12-12
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 34.54K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

YouTube Create (v0.131.33-release)
3.60 (10,536) 2,702,607+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Play and pause Youtube™ videos from any other web page or even when Chrome is in the background.

Up to two shortcuts can be set to control video playback. To set shortcuts for this extension, navigate to chrome://extensions/shortcuts

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works smoothly and effectively for controlling YouTube videos.
  • Supports customizable keyboard shortcuts for convenience.
  • Allows control over multiple YouTube videos at once.
  • Clean and simple design, enhancing user experience.
  • Great for users who listen to music or full concerts while multitasking.
Cons
  • Inability to map the media play/pause button.
  • Occasionally presents a blank interface when clicked.
  • Some users report needing to restart Chrome after installation for it to work.
  • Suggestions for additional features like showing video timing have been made.
Most mentioned
  • Very useful
  • Works as designed
  • Perfect for play/pause videos
  • Hotkey is super awesome
User reviews
Very useful
by Romário Huebra, 2019-10-17

Finely designed & extremely useful little extension for all those can't live without YouTube like me. 😅 Works smoothly like a charm. 👍🌟
by Zsuzsanna Vári, 2019-10-06

Works as designed
by Jens Lotterer, 2019-07-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Youtube™ Controller requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Youtube™ Controller has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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