FloatPlay allows YouTube videos to play in a floating window for seamless multitasking and viewing.

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Version
1.0
Update
October 9, 2024
Size
42.49KiB
Developer
Category
Users
8
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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ActiveTab
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FloatPlay Extension

FloatPlay is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to enhance your YouTube viewing experience by enabling seamless Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode. Whether you're multitasking or just want to keep an eye on a video while working on something else, FloatPlay makes it easy to pop out your YouTube video into a floating, resizable window that stays on top of all other windows.

Key Features:
Toggle PiP Mode: Quickly switch any YouTube video to Picture-in-Picture with a single click.
Floating, Resizable Window: The video stays on top of all other windows, and you can resize or move it as needed while using other apps or browsing.
Easy Access: A simple, intuitive button is added directly to your YouTube player controls for fast access to PiP mode.
Minimalist Design: FloatPlay integrates smoothly with YouTube’s interface, keeping the focus on your content without unnecessary clutter.

How It Works:
Install the FloatPlay extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Navigate to any YouTube video.
Click the FloatPlay icon or the new PiP button added to your video player.
Your video will instantly pop out into a small, movable window, allowing you to multitask while still watching.
Why Use FloatPlay?
FloatPlay is perfect for people who like to watch YouTube while working, browsing, or managing other tasks. It gives you control over your viewing experience without needing to switch tabs or minimize windows constantly.

Coming Soon:
Support for More Video Platforms: Soon, FloatPlay will expand its functionality beyond YouTube, offering PiP for a wide variety of video streaming platforms.
Customizable Shortcuts: In the next update, you'll be able to set your own keyboard shortcuts for toggling PiP mode.
How to Get Started:
Step 1: Download FloatPlay from the Chrome Web Store.
Step 2: Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar for quick access.
Step 3: Start enjoying floating videos while you work or play!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install FloatPlay extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download FloatPlay extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install FloatPlay 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 FloatPlay extension file

Select and download the FloatPlay 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 FloatPlay 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 FloatPlay 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 FloatPlay 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 FloatPlay extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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