Stream without buffering. Fix bad video players on the internet.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.36
Update
December 10, 2024
Size
3.4MiB
Developer
faststream.online
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.70122 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Bahasa Melayu
English
Español
Italiano
русский
日本語
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Permissions
Storage
Tabs
WebRequest
DeclarativeNetRequest
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FastStream Video Player Extension

Tired of having videos buffer with slow internet speeds? Frustrated by a website's lack of accessibility features? This extension will replace videos on websites with a video player designed for your needs. Say goodbye to buffering and hello to a more accessible video experience!

1. Automatic fragmentation and parallel requests for up to 6x faster download speeds. Watch videos without interruptions by predownloading the video in the background.
2. Advanced subtitling features include: customizable subtitle appearance, built-in OpenSubtitles support to find subtitles on the internet, and an intuitive subtitle syncing tool to adjust subtitle timings on the fly.
3. Adjustable audio dynamics (equalizer, compressor, mixer, mono, volume booster), and video settings (brightness, contrast, hue, LMS daltonization for color blindness) for your unique audiovisual preferences.
4. 20+ remappable keybinds and accessible tool buttons for easy control of the player.
5. Available in multiple languages! Translated into Spanish, Japanese, Russian, and Malay by the FastStream community. Support for more languages is coming soon!

The player currently supports:
- MP4 videos (.mp4)
- HLS streams (.m3u8)
- DASH streams (.mpd)
- Youtube (download not supported on Chrome unless manually installed due to Web Store policy)

To use the player, simply:
1. Go to any website you want with a video and toggle the extension on. Any video it detects will be automatically replaced with the FastStream player.
2. Alternatively, you can also simply click on or navigate to a stream manifest file (m3u8/mpd) to begin playing.
3. Navigate to a new tab and press the extension icon to go to the player. Play sources detected on other tabs through the Sources Browser. You can also drag and drop video files from your computer.

Notes:
- We do not officially support Brave, or other Chromium based browsers besides Chrome. Please keep in mind that not all features may be available on those platforms.
- Livestreams are not supported. They will not be supported in the near future.
- This player will not function with DRM protected content. This is intended. Please be mindful of how you use this tool. FastStream should not be used to infringe copyright.
- This player is still a work-in-progress. Please report any bugs to the Github issue tracker here: https://github.com/Andrews54757/FastStream/issues
- For your privacy, this extension does not collect telemetry. Nor does it require additional resources from the internet to function. It will work fully offline. Feel free to browse the codebase on Github.
- We take accessibility concerns seriously! If you need accommodations not available in the latest version, please contact us and we will work on it ASAP. Also, please feel free to submit feature requests or suggestions on the Github issue tracker!
- The default maximum size for pre-buffering is 5GB. This can be changed in the settings page. Please be mindful of your computer's storage space when changing this setting. Browsers will offload data in the RAM to the SSD if the video is too large. Frequently pre-buffering large videos can reduce the lifespan of your SSD.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "name": "__MSG_extension_name__", "description": "__MSG_extension_description__", "version": "1.3.36", "author": "Andrew S", "options_ui": { "page": "player/options/index.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": "icon128.png", "default_title": "__MSG_extension_toggle_label__" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background/background.mjs", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://www.bilibili.com/*", "https://www.bilibili.tv/*" ], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_end", "js": [ "custom/bilibili_content.js" ] }, { "matches": [ "https://www.facebook.com/*" ], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_end", "js": [ "custom/facebook_content.js" ] }, { "matches": [ "https://www.instagram.com/*" ], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start", "js": [ "custom/instagram_content.js" ] }, { "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*", "https://youtube.com/*", "https://m.youtube.com/*", "https://music.youtube.com/*", "https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/*" ], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start", "js": [ "custom/yt_content.js" ] }, { "matches": [ "" ], "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start", "js": [ "content.js" ] } ], "incognito": "split", "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs", "webRequest", "declarativeNetRequest" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "player/index.html", "player/options/index.html", "custom/instagram_inject.js", "temp/*" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self' 'wasm-unsafe-eval'; object-src 'self';" }, "minimum_chrome_version": "114"}
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How to download and manually install FastStream Video Player extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download FastStream Video Player extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install FastStream Video Player 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 FastStream Video Player extension file

Select and download the FastStream Video Player 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 FastStream Video Player 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 FastStream Video Player 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 FastStream Video Player 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 FastStream Video Player extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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8D PUNJABI BASS (ID: 000000152eeb0b60) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/18/2023 Salute to you for this extension, loved it seriously..............

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Papa Kanoc (ID: 000000cb0dd23d0c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/22/2023 nincs kép...

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Minh Quân (ID: 0000000ba2d6cdc9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/23/2023 Damn, this is freaking awesome. Better than anything else in this chrome web store

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dee gailai (ID: 000000f3569fe661) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/17/2023 Love it so much!!! Downloads videos easily and fast! Just wish it worked with the streaming subtitles as well... it can read the subs while preparing the download of the stream but it won't include the subtitle in its download... Wish that can be "fixed".