YouTube Popout Player

Name: YouTube Popout Player
Rating: 4.1562 (64 reviews)
Author: Ryan Thaut

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

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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.

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Version:

5.1.2 Last updated: 2025-04-06

Version code:

5924242

Creation date:

2017-06-14

Risk:

Permissions:

contextMenus
declarativeNetRequest
notifications
storage

Host permissions:

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

Size:

210.63K

Email:

rt*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,313 ▼ 7

Other rankings

#94 in Games & Entertainment

#197 in Appearance ▲ 1

#237 in Other extensions ▼ 5

#17 in flash player keyword 54

#18 in player keyword 39

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Other platforms

YouTube Popout Player (v5.1.2)

50,000+ 3.55

(102)

YouTube Popout Player (v5.1.2)

3,538+ 4.00

(5)

User reviews

YouTube Popout Player for Firefox is praised for enabling users to watch YouTube videos in a separate resizable window while browsing other tabs, addressing the limitation of YouTube's miniplayer disappearing. The developer is responsive and the add-on improves user experience over Firefox's native picture-in-picture. However, common issues include the lack of 'always on top' and window snapping features, popout windows not showing over other tabs, and some UI limitations. Additionally, problems occur with live streams and window controls after Firefox crashes. Users desire better integration and stability features.

Pros

Provides a popout player that allows users to watch YouTube videos in a separate window while browsing other tabs.
Helps keep YouTube videos playing and visible when switching tabs, solving the problem of YouTube's miniplayer disappearing.
Allows resizing of the popout player window, including very small sizes for multitasking.
User-friendly and well-implemented, with responsive developer communication and updates.
Offers a better experience than Firefox's native picture-in-picture player for some users.

Cons

Lacks 'always on top' or window snapping functionality, which limits usability for some users.
Popout player sometimes doesn't stay on top of other windows or tabs, reducing usefulness.
Issues with missing window controls after force quitting Firefox and restoring sessions.
Does not work well with YouTube videos where video ID is not in the URL, such as live streams.
Requests for better UI integration such as adding a popup button on video previews for easier access.

Recent reviews

Can you please add window snapping on pop out. Works fine on chrome, on firefox when youtube video is pop out in new window full screen is greyed out and cant snap to edges.

by lilsab, 2025-03-09

how about making an app that stops the stupid player from popping up every time you close it!!

by Beauleau, 2024-10-20

After receiving update, repeating message displays, asking new permission "block any content" to be confirmed. Author's home page does not provide any information about the reason for such activity, neither give any option to write the questions about it. There more, after I rejected to confirm such permission, it repeatedly pops out with the same annoyance. I've disabled the extension until clear explain will be provided. ... [update 2024-10-18] Quick and careful response, great Thanks! Now I have no doubts, everything is nice and clear.

by ЯромиR, 2024-10-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

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Risk likelihood

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

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