Full-sized theater mode, miniplayer on scroll, Popout player for all video sites.

Latest Version

Version
4.3.3
Update
February 26, 2024
Size
29.86KiB
Developer
Category
Users
5,000+
Rating
4.73196 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More Extension

Maximise your browser real estate by fully expanding your youtube video player (without going fullscreen).

Updates (Feb '24)
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- Supports Youtube new grid layout

Improvements (Dec 23)
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- Allow hiding of miniplayer

More fixes (Aug '23)
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- Update css

Fixes (Aug '23)
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- Update css

New Features (Jul '23)
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- Miniplayer on scroll - now you can read comments while still watching the video

Fixes (Jun '23)
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- Update css to support Youtube's new styling (thanks @pinakipb2)

Features (Oct '22)
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- Improve performance of bigtube
- Shortcut for Picture-in-Picture now set to Alt+P (Windows) or Option+P (Mac)
- Migration to manifest v3 for extensions
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More", "short_name": "BigTube", "version": "4.3.3", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Full-sized theater mode, miniplayer on scroll, Popout player for all video sites.", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "scripts/main.js", "type": "module" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options/options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "19": "images/icon-19.png", "38": "images/icon-38.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" } }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "windows": "Alt+P", "mac": "Alt+P", "linux": "Alt+P", "chromeos": "Alt+P", "default": "Alt+P" } } }, "permissions": ["storage", "activeTab", "scripting", "cookies"], "host_permissions": ["https://www.youtube.com/*"]}
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How to download and manually install BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More 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 BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More 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 BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More extension file

Select and download the BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More 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 BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More 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 BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More 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 BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More 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 BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Daniel Vespa (ID: 0000001d90136d5f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/21/2023 excelente, ahora si el video cubre todo el espacio de la ventana

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Dumitru Daniel (ID: 000000249d962c3c) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/28/2023 Almost perfect, would be super nice if the search bar above would also auto hide.

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Horace Torys (ID: 0000002ad65777dd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/28/2023 Author updated quickly after Aug. 2023 YouTube change, works great.

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Joshua Gwynn (ID: 000000839d709569) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 New CSS update has it overlaying weird with the channel name and right hand side recommended bar.

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Quasar Raines (ID: 000000f91ca5849f) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2023 Awesome extension! Unfortunately, it stopped working recently for some reason. I really hope this is temporary because there are no comparable alternatives. Other extensions create additional unnecessary buttons and lock the player, so you won't be able to scroll the screen to read the comments while watching a video, for example. This extension takes advantage of YouTube's functionality without creating additional stuff and makes it work in a way that would be beneficial to most people. UPD: Thanks for the fix!