# Remote Video Player

> Allows the browser to play supported video files directly in the extension by url.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/remote-video-player](https://chrome-stats.com/d/remote-video-player)

## Overview

- **ID:** `remote-video-player`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** David Clews
- **Category:** photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 10
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-03-19
- **First published:** 2023-03-18
- **Size:** 147 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/remote-video-player/)
- **Website:** [https://davidclews.com](https://davidclews.com/)

## Description

Remote Video Player is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily play supported video files directly in the extension by url. With a clean interface, it provides a fast and convenient way to enjoy video content.

## Rankings

- #33,537 — Overall
- #30 — video player
- #155 — player
- #207 — relate

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*.davidclews.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate 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 website URL may be invalid

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/remote-video-player)