(Watch video across Tabs & Windows & Applications)

Latest Version

Version
0.2.83
Update
July 16, 2020
Size
1.94MiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.03509 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (繁體)
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
*://*/*
Management
Notifications
WebNavigation
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Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) Extension

In Chrome 70, Google enabled support for Picture-in-Picture mode (PiP), allowing users to pop videos out of their tab and float on top of everything. That was awesome and good for multi-tasking.
However, for native PiP:
- Websites that block right-click context menu not supported (Facebook, Netflix, almost any)
- Need to manually enter/exit PiP mode for every single video
But with this extension, you can fully experience how PiP makes your life easier.
1. Automatically enter PiP mode when switching to other tabs/windows
2. Automatically leave PiP mode when back to the video tab
3. Prioritize multiple videos and show the one that you need
4. Support any Window applications and any modern websites (Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, etc)
5. Support media keys (play/pause & prev/next track & etc) on your keyboard
6. Since v.0.2.0, added popup config for blacklisting web pages & domains
(More and more)

Work on both Windows & macOS now!
Highly-recommended for desktop, laptop, and tablet users, especially those who have a single monitor
The idea is to avoid tedious config or user actions needed as much as possible to trigger these kinds of operations.
Report bugs and feel free to give me feedback :)

change log - v.0.2.83
Bug fix:
- memory leak issue

change log - v.0.2.79
Enhancement:
1. improved responsiveness of the popup

change log - v.0.2.77
Bug fix:
- sometime PiP not working

change log - v.0.2.72
Enhancement:
1. more stable and more efficient
2. added a donation button
3. added play video shortcut
Bug fix:
- chrome might create 2 floating players at the same time which caused the browser to crash
- sometime video player might disconnect from the extension

change log - v.0.2.55
Enhancement:
1. refactored the task scheduling subsystem, more reliable and more faster response
2. hide all error messages in the tab console
3. improved config UI, added donation button
Bug fix:
- sometime video player would disconnect from the extension
- discarding floating player is not working

change log - v.0.2.25
Enhancement:
1. refactored the entire system, more reliable and efficient
2. support media keys on the keyboard now

change log - v.0.2.10
Bug fix:
- fixed urgent problem for stuck operation caused by minor mistake

change log - v.0.2.08
Enhancement:
1. use custom quick sort algorithm to enhance performance
2. simplified code to enhance stability

change log - v.0.2.0
Enhancement:
1. added popup with blacklist function
2. more intelligent mechanism for Mac OS users
Bug fix:
- PiP is now blocked when the window is maximized since chrome in MacOS does not allow PiP in maximized windows

change log - v.0.1.81
Enhancement:
1. improved stack algorithm to enhance stability
2. simplified system structure, faster & less memory used
Bug fix:
- incorrect sorting algorithm

change log - v.0.1.76
Enhancement:
1. improved algorithm to auto enter PiP mode in a more friendly way
2. when at the video tab, it triggers PiP only if the window is maximized, minimized or not maximized but the video is scrolled to an invisible position
3. stack algorithm improved
4. auto disconnects videos in discarded tab
5. enhanced window & tab switching detection algorithm, more different circumstances covered
6. added Bluebird to enhance the async performance at runtime, faster with less memory used
-- Milestone - the extension is more complete and stable now --

change log - v.0.1.54
Enhancement:
1. improved stack algorithm to enhance stabity
2. added update notification when extension updated
3. auto update & reload extension if update available
Bug fix:
- no reaction when opening new window in chrome

change log - v.0.1.40
Bug fix:
- sometimes it failed to enter PiP

change log - v.0.1.35
Enhancement:
1. added stack to enhance the stability

change log - v.0.1.29
Changes:
1. removed PiP when you switch to other window in the video tab since it's not desired in most cases

change log - v.0.1.28
Enhancement:
1. more reliable detection when switching to other applications in the video tab

change log - v.0.1.27
Enhancement:
1. no need to reload pages when updating / restarting extension
2. video keep playing if it was discarded from PiP mode
Bug fix:
- when switching tab between main player and other tab too qucikly, it blink and keep enabled
- sometime two video may wrongly received message from each others
- not detecting the status when a video is aborted

change log - v.0.1.26
Enhancement:
1. a bit more accurate video detection

change log - v.0.1.25
Enhancement:
1. more reliable and efficient core system
Bug fix:
- sometime enabling PiP when switch to window application will be fail
- prioritization may have issues in some edge cases

change log - v.0.1.18
Bug fix:
- sometime after closing video, the extension wrongly detect its existence

change log - v.0.1.17
Bug fix:
- sometime video cannot enter PiP automatically

change log - v.0.1.14
Enhancement:
- performance boost
Bug fix:
- new version cannot detect the status of video when first loaded the page

change log - v.0.1.08
Enhancement:
1. auto start PiP mode in other tabs when a new video started playing
2. performance boost and more new technique applied
3. PiP request mechanism more reliable, reduce the chance of request failure
Bug fix:
- fail to enable the PiP mode of a video for the first time when switched to other tab already
Others:
- no webpack using temporarily because of obfuscated code

change log - v.0.1.02
Enhancement:
- support Window applications trigger PiP now
- webpack & vuejs used for production now, thanks to ALiang Liang
Bug fix:
- video prioritization issues

change log - v.0.1
--extension beta version released--
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"description":"__MSG_app_desc__",
"version":"0.2.83",
"name":"__MSG_app_name__",
"author":"Mkc development",
"default_locale":"en",
"minimum_chrome_version":"70",
"icons":{"128":"assets/image/icons/logo_128-without_text.png"},
"permissions":["tabs",
"storage",
"*://*/*",
"management",
"notifications",
"webNavigation"],
"background":{"persistent":false,
"page":"background.html"},
"browser_action":{"default_popup":"popup.html",
"default_icon":{"128":"assets/image/icons/logo_128-without_text.png"}},
"commands":{"play-pause-video":{"description":"Play/Pause Video",
"global":true}},
"manifest_version":2,
"content_security_policy":"script-src 'self' 'unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self'",
"web_accessible_resources":["*"],
"offline_enabled":true}
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How to download and manually install Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extension file

Select and download the Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) 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 Always Video ᴴᴷ - Beta ( PiP Automation ) extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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İlker Atabay (ID: 00000068dd4cd9f7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 It works for now. Just downloaded it, and it worked like a charm. Hopefully it continues to do so.

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_ (ID: 000000e5781aa105) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 It works 30% of the time in Edge, the other 70% it just doesn't trigger.

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Christian Rainer (ID: 000000f801da2994) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 i'm looking for automatic PiP and this is perfect extension

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W (ID: 00000005d34e4197) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 07/10/2023 Works great, but would love to have the ability to disable it for youtube shorts.

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Rohit (ID: 000000c092b79c75) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/14/2023 Doesnt work