Improves YouTube's theatre mode by making use of all of the available height

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1.1.0
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March 15, 2024
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5.77KiB
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2,000+
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4.70833 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Better YouTube Theatre Mode Extension

How it works:
-Adds a very simple change that forces theatre mode to expand vertically

Enjoy a better viewing experience.


Source: https://github.com/SimenMH/better-youtube-theatre-mode
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Better YouTube Theatre Mode", "version": "1.1.0", "description": "Improves YouTube's theatre mode by making use of all of the available height", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.youtube.com/*"], "css": ["byttm.css"], "run_at": "document_end" } ]}
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How to download and manually install Better YouTube Theatre Mode extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Better YouTube Theatre Mode extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Better YouTube Theatre Mode extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Better YouTube Theatre Mode extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Better YouTube Theatre Mode extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode extension file

Select and download the Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode 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 Better YouTube Theatre Mode extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Chris Johnson (ID: 00000005e2a6164e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/06/2023 No setup just install and it works perfectly, I can now setup a quarter of my screen to be a perfect video box without having to use pop-out player which has its own issues!

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Cristian Randle (ID: 00000079a46cd877) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/24/2023 Fullscreen is broken with this extension. Half the screen is the video, and the other is whats below the video.

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Ryan Blanchard (ID: 00000036965e0faa) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/14/2023 Update September 14 2023. Working again. --------------------------------------- Update August 18 2023. Not currently working for me... maybe due to a new version of Chrome? --------------------------------------- I was using "YouTube Windowed FullScreen" extension... which is pretty good and did do what it's supposed to do. At the same time, not going to lie, this extension is pretty good too I'd say... with this one you can also scroll the page down, even with the video in expanded theater (or in "windowed fullscreen") mode. I guess I fiddle with them and see which one I like better. I'd say they're both good. At any rate, it worked and I haven't had any issues with it so far. 5/5!

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Yusuf Pırıldar (ID: 0000007e14db17b5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 Latest Youtube update broke it though, hoping it would be updated soon.

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AV Va (ID: 000000701783b2d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2023 Useful and small size extension. Thank you developer and many blessings in Jesus Christ name.