This extension enables the ability to toggle a full windowed mode for any YouTube video (excluding embedded ones).

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
March 10, 2019
Size
13.09KiB
Developer
Category
Users
774
Rating
4.53333 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
ActiveTab
Https://www.youtube.com/watch*
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YouTube Full Windowed Extension

=== Update 10/03/2019 ===
This extension is no longer maintained as I have decided to switch from Google Chrome to Mozilla Firefox. Should anyone want to continue the development of the extension, the full source code is available on my GitHub and will remain there. Click on the 'Website' link to find it.

Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for using the extension thus far!

=== Description ===
Sometimes you find yourself wanting a middle ground between the default YouTube video sizes and fullscreen — This extension offers just that. It adds a button within the YouTube player itself (and in the browser toolbar) that allows you to toggle a full windowed mode for your videos.

Disclaimer! This extension was built around the new YouTube layout (https://www.youtube.com/new) and does not promise full functionality on the previous layout.

=== Changelog ===
# v1.1.0
Improved initial load detection, fixed an issue with the Chrome extension icon not working properly and made sure the up-next functionality works as intended upon finishing a video.

# v1.0.3
Improved the YouTube navigation detection in order to make sure the extension is loaded on all video pages without having to refresh.

# v1.0.2
Only loads the extension at the watch route, rather than all of YouTube

# v1.0.1
Attempt at solving an issue where the extension won't load at every refresh
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "YouTube Full Windowed", "short_name": "YTFullWindow", "description": "This extension enables the ability to toggle a full windowed mode for any YouTube video (excluding embedded ones).", "version": "1.1.0", "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/state-0.png" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/16.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "128": "icons/128.png" }, "author": "Christopher Eklund", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/eklundchristopher/YouTube-Full-Windowed.chrome-extension", "permissions": [ "activeTab", "https://www.youtube.com/watch*" ], "background": { "persistent": false, "scripts": [ "assets/extension.js" ] }, "content_scripts": [ { "run_at": "document_end", "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "css": [ "assets/embed.css" ], "js": [ "assets/embed.js" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Full Windowed extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouTube Full Windowed extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Full Windowed 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 YouTube Full Windowed extension file

Select and download the YouTube Full Windowed 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 YouTube Full Windowed 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 YouTube Full Windowed 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 YouTube Full Windowed 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 YouTube Full Windowed extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Nil Desperandum (ID: 0000003c8c23f3bb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/29/2023 When you use regular fullscreen mode on YouTube, you can still scroll. With this, you can't. You actually lose functionality with no significant benefit.

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Bobby Popaz (ID: 000000b329862b7b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2022 Great extension!

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Victor Hernandez (ID: 000000fe1c04ebec) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/10/2022 Perfect and easy to use. One button, one feature. I love that.

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Noritake Satoh (Độc) (ID: 00000048cbcad52c) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/11/2022 Work so well. If have a custom key, it will be perfect.

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老色批 (ID: 00000085d903f390) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/02/2022 是我需要的