Youtube VR

Name: Youtube VR
Rating: 3 (15 reviews)
Author: jtank4

Adds in browser, PC VR support to Youtube 360 videos.

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The Youtube VR Chrome extension enables immersive VR support for Youtube 360 videos directly in your browser with PC VR headsets like Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Simply navigate to any 360 video on Youtube, activate the extension icon, and use the built-in video VR controls to enjoy a fully immersive experience. The extension supports multiple VR formats and provides troubleshooting tools for optimal video viewing.

With simple steps to enter and exit VR mode, the extension enhances Youtube's 360 content and allows you to stay in VR when exploring new videos. Developers and enthusiasts can access the open source code on GitHub to customize or contribute. Youtube VR makes exploring 360-degree videos engaging and seamless through your PC VR devices.

Add-on Video Entertainment Productivity

By:

jtank4

Daily users:

670 -12

Rating:

3.00

(15)

Version:

0.3.3 Last updated: 2021-12-10

Version code:

5334592

Creation date:

2018-12-31

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab

Size:

342.42KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 3,850 ▼ 27

Other rankings

#304 in Games & Entertainment ▼ 6

User reviews

Users appreciate Youtube VR as an effective open-source Firefox add-on that allows watching 360-degree YouTube videos without downloading and serves as a better alternative to official apps. The latest update improved its user interface greatly. However, multiple users report it does not work well with some VR headsets like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift, has some bugs requiring page refreshes after activation, and exhibits projection issues causing visible video edges. Additionally, the add-on does not yet support mobile Firefox, which limits its reach.

Pros

Provides a functional alternative to the official YouTube VR apps, which multiple users found unsatisfactory or 'crappy'.
Allows watching 360-degree YouTube videos without downloading them, which users appreciated as a unique feature.
Open source nature is appreciated by users, providing transparency and potential for community improvements.
User interface improved significantly in the latest update, enhancing user experience.
Works well on desktop Firefox as a VR video viewer, with many users reporting it works 'like a charm' for supported videos.

Cons

Does not work properly with some VR headsets like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift; multiple users reported videos not displaying in VR headsets as expected.
Some bugs persist, such as issues where clicking the add-on icon requires a page refresh before the cursor works again.
Video projection/conversion issues, like visible edges and bending at video box joins, affect video quality and immersion in VR.
Limited compatibility with certain 360 videos; not all videos work correctly, impacting usability.
Lack of support or version for Firefox on Android/mobile devices, which users would like to see.

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Youtube VR does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Risk likelihood

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Youtube VR is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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