Video Background Play Fix

Some sites may not work with Firefox for Android video background play feature. This add-on provides a quick fix by blocking the Page Visibility API and the Fullscreen API.

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Video Background Play Fix

This Chrome extension addresses video background play issues encountered on Firefox for Android. Certain websites may restrict video playback when the browser detects page visibility changes or fullscreen mode exits. This add-on provides a quick and effective solution by blocking the Page Visibility API and the Fullscreen API, ensuring continuous video playback.

Currently, the extension supports popular video platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo, preventing playback from stopping when exiting fullscreen on Vimeo and maintaining uninterrupted videos on YouTube. Enhance your browsing and video watching experience on mobile devices with this handy fix.

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By:: JanH
Daily users:: 180,001 11.05K
Rating:: 4.47

(1,388) 3 new ratings
Version:: 1.8.1 Last updated: 2024-12-03
Version code:: 5849854
Creation date:: 2017-05-03
Risk:: High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 13.12KB
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-17

Ranking

# 97 ▲ 6

Other rankings

#4 in Games & Entertainment

#5 in Photos, Music & Videos

#1 in background keyword 24

#1 in custom background keyword 22

#1 in hd backgrounds keyword 14

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User reviews

Users generally praise 'Video Background Play Fix' for enabling YouTube background playback, particularly useful on mobile devices and with the screen off. However, multiple reviews report recent problems such as playback stopping when the phone locks, autoplay failures, and limited compatibility with some sites. The extension appears to have maintenance issues, with some users noting decreased reliability over time. Despite these flaws, it remains a valued tool for enhancing YouTube's functionality for background audio.

Pros

Allows playing YouTube videos in the background, even with the screen off.
Works well on mobile devices for background audio playback.
Has been reliable and effective for years for many users.
Enhances YouTube experience by enabling background play which is otherwise restricted.
Simple and useful extension with straightforward functionality.

Cons

Does not work consistently with all websites or video platforms (e.g., aarp.org videos).
Recently, background playback sometimes stops when locking phone or switching apps.
Autoplay may fail at the end of videos, sometimes showing false internet connection errors.
Appears to have declining maintenance, with issues persisting and fix attempts not always successful.
Lacks support for privacy-focused YouTube frontends like Soundcloak or Invidious.

Recent reviews

by Ad*****, 2025-07-17

Finally I can listen to audiobooks without restarting YouTube every time I unlock the phone. Thank you!

by Mi*****, 2025-07-15

You can listen to music on YouTube with the screen off. Great plugin!!

by al*****, 2025-07-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Video Background Play Fix requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Browser Add-ons, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

Video Background Play Fix has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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