Expands the YouTube Video to fill your entire web browser Window.

Latest Version

Version
2.3
Update
June 21, 2014
Size
179KiB
Developer
conzar.freewebhost.co.nz
Category
Users
20,000+
Rating
4.01449 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Http://www.youtube.com/*
Https://www.youtube.com/*
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Window Expander For YouTube Extension

The Window Expander for YouTube maximizes YouTube videos in the web browser eliminating all white space and other texts. This is different then the fullscreen button in that it does not change the size of the actual browser window, it just fills the window with video. This is particularly useful for multiple monitor setups.

Version 2.3 adds support for HTML5. Note, the features such as setting resolution currently do not work with HTML5 videos; however, expanding and minimizing does work.

Version 2.2 removes a popup when the resolution of the video could not be found. Its a result of my debugging a previous problem.

Version 2.1 added support for https.

Version 2.0 fixed the quality not being set properly on expanded windows bug.

Version 1.7 new features: you can now set a preferred quality level for YouTube Videos. The options include small, medium, large, 720p, and 1080p.
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Source Manifest.json

{ "page_action": {"default_icon": "YouTubeWindowExpander_25x25.png"}, "web_accessible_resources": ["resolution.js"], "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "description": "Expands the YouTube Video to fill your entire web browser Window.", "background": { "scripts": ["eventPage.js"], "persistent": false }, "name": "Window Expander For YouTube", "permissions": [ "tabs", "http://www.youtube.com/*", "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "options_page": "options.html", "icons": { "48": "YouTubeWindowExpander_48x48.png", "128": "YouTubeWindowExpander_128x128.png", "16": "YouTubeWindowExpander_16x16.png" }, "manifest_version": 2, "version": "2.3"}
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How to download and manually install Window Expander For YouTube extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Window Expander For YouTube extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Window Expander For YouTube 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 Window Expander For YouTube Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Window Expander For YouTube 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 Window Expander For YouTube extension file

Select and download the Window Expander For YouTube 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 Window Expander For YouTube 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 Window Expander For YouTube 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 Window Expander For YouTube 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 Window Expander For YouTube extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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blue (ID: 000000e92a15e258) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/22/2021 Doesn't work at Youglish.com

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Simon Paterson (ID: 00000010ab92ad8d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/06/2018 Was great until i noticed the adverts popping up when pausing videos. Location of the banner makes it inconvenient

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Jacob Hamilton (ID: 000000a2c0bbbdcf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2018 Was looking for a way to resize youtube so i could have reference videos playing in a corner while working with several other files. This essentially turns the youtube tab into a screen with no white space, which gets it done for me.

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Ian (ID: 00000075a4bf5d69) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/16/2017 Expands the video by the height making videos cut off at the sides in a square window.

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Andreas Alteweyer (ID: 000000b24502f716) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/11/2017 Klappt ganz Gut nur Beenden kann man den Expander nicht mehr. Null Reaktion eine App die nur Halb Funktioniert kann ich Leider nicht Brauchen. Man Sollte das Vollbild auch wieder Schließen können aber nix geht hier. Weder ESC noch sonst etwas. Unbrauchbar