Forces YouTube to open the player in the theater mode (full-width mode) even if you are logged out

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0.2.3
Update
July 22, 2024
Size
46.5KiB
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Users
20,000+
Rating
3.75862 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) Extension

This extension enables YouTube to default to theater mode for the player, even if you're not logged in. If you prefer the default mode, you can easily switch back by clicking the button in the player or using the \"KeyT\" shortcut. However, the next time you visit, the player will automatically be in theater mode again. The extension doesn't offer any configurable options; it functions seamlessly. It's important to note that the theater mode activated by the extension is authentic and not achieved through CSS or JS tricks; it uses YouTube's actual theater mode.

To use this feature in incognito mode, you must allow the extension to be active in this mode.

How does the extension work?
The extension employs two methods to ensure the player is in theater mode:
1. It sets the relevant cookie on each visit.
2. It triggers the necessary button press when the player loads.

For reporting any bugs, please use the discussion section found at:
https://webextension.org/listing/youtube-tools.html?theater
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Theater Mode for YouTube\u2122 (large player view)", "description": "Forces YouTube to open the player in the theater mode (full-width mode) even if you are logged out", "version": "0.2.3", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "homepage_url": "https://webextension.org/listing/youtube-tools.html?from=theater", "icons": { "16": "/data/icons/16.png", "32": "/data/icons/32.png", "48": "/data/icons/48.png", "64": "/data/icons/64.png", "128": "/data/icons/128.png", "256": "/data/icons/256.png", "512": "/data/icons/512.png" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["*://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": ["/data/inject.js"], "run_at": "document_start" }]}
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How to download and manually install Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension file

Select and download the Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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TroLL Master (ID: 000000791ed3e4dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/19/2023 Nice QoL extention. I hate switching to theater mode every time I reopen YouTube.

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Zelder (ID: 000000ec417d949f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/16/2023 black screen in fullscreen mode. Need fix.

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Ênio Lucena Vaz (ID: 0000003f4f76cedd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/17/2022 not working, dont waste your time with this garbage

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Hardik (ID: 00000033365cbd4c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/08/2022 That's exactly, I'm searching for❤ thank you so much

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Pixel Pirate (ID: 000000e05d3d1454) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/25/2022 Exactly as described, videos load in theatre mode, no longer need to toggle via the player, top marks!