YouTube Popout Player

Name: YouTube Popout Player
Rating: 4.1642 (67 reviews)
Author: Ryan Thaut

By: Ryan Thaut

Provides a simple way to open any YouTube video in a popout window

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Features & Capabilities

YouTube Popout Player is a handy Chrome extension that allows you to open any YouTube video or playlist in a configurable popout window. Whether you're watching videos directly on YouTube or viewing them embedded on other websites, this extension makes it easy to pop out videos for a flexible viewing experience.

Key Features:

Open videos and playlists in a separate popout window which you can resize and position anywhere on your screen.
Access the popout feature via right-click context menu on videos, a popout icon near the video controls, or with customizable keyboard shortcuts (default: Ctrl + Up Arrow).
Enhance multitasking by watching YouTube videos in a dedicated floating window while browsing other content.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

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Daily users:

Rating:

Version:

5.2.2 Last updated: 2025-11-09

Version code:

6071873

Creation date:

2017-06-14

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

*://*.youtube.com/*
*://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*

Content scripts matches:

*.youtube-nocookie.com
*.youtube.com

Size:

205.82KB

Email:

rt*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-13

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,214 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#97 in Games & Entertainment ▼ 1

#189 in Appearance ▲ 1

#191 in Other extensions

#12 in player keyword 37

#21 in layout keyword 13

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Other platforms

YouTube Popout Player (v5.2.2)

70,000 3.49

(146)

YouTube Popout Player (v5.2.2)

3,938 4.00

(9)

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Developed by:

Ryan Thaut

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-popout-player/

Email:

rt*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://github.com/rthaut/YouTubePopoutPlayer/issues

Permission Change History

2024-10-15: Version 4.4.1 → 5.0.0

Add Host permissions: *://*.youtube.com/* *://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*

Add Permissions: declarativeNetRequest

Remove Permissions: *://*.youtube.com/* *://*.youtube-nocookie.com/* webRequest webRequestBlocking

User Reviews

Users praise the add-on for restoring a dependable YouTube popout player that stays visible across tabs, its simplicity, and flexible resizing. Recurring complaints are the lack of an “always on top” toggle, overlap with Firefox’s native picture-in-picture feature for some users, and occasional problems after updates or YouTube UI changes (notifications, permission prompts, or breakage).

Pros

Provides a true YouTube popout/miniplayer so videos stay visible when switching tabs or working in other windows
Well-liked, simple and reliable — many long-time users report it works as expected
Allows resizing and custom/small popup sizes so the player can be placed in a corner comfortably

Cons

No built-in “always on top” option — multiple users request this feature or use third-party tools as a workaround
Some users find it redundant because Firefox’s built-in Picture-in-Picture covers similar use cases
Occasional update/compatibility annoyances reported (breakage after YouTube UI changes, repeated notifications or permission prompts)

Recent reviews

5 stars if popout player could be activated by simply long right clicking on the video and player could be resized by mouse wheel. Possible features?

by mi*****, 2025-10-27

Loved this extension and have used it for years but recently (as in within the last couple days) Youtube made a UI change and now this extension no longer works. I always valued how this extension didn't need to be "always on top" like youtubes own picture in picture does. I could make a little box in the corner of my screen and have it behind or below things as I wanted. I'd love for this extension to work again if there's a way.

by Lo*****, 2025-10-23

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Is YouTube Popout Player Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

YouTube Popout Player requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube-nocookie.com, youtube.com
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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 Add-ons Store, 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.

YouTube Popout 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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