Provides simple ways to open any YouTube video or playlist in a configurable popout window

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Version
5.0.0
Update
October 15, 2024
Size
194KiB
Developer
Category
Users
50,000+
Rating
3.56842 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
ContextMenus
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YouTube Popout Player Extension

Overview

This extension provides a simple way to open any YouTube video (including videos embedded in other sites/pages) in a \"popout\" window which you can freely position and resize.

Usage

When viewing any YouTube video, whether directly YouTube, or embedded on any other website, you can either:
- Right-click on the video and click the \"Popout Player\" option (at the bottom of the menu that is displayed)
- Click the popout player icon (a square with a smaller square coming out of the top right corner), which can be found in the lower right corner of the video (by the settings and fullscreen icons)
- Use the keyboard shortcuts (default CTRL + Up Arrow )
- Right-click on any link/thumbnail to a YouTube video or playlist, and use the \"Open Video in Popout Player\" or \"Open Playlist in Popout Player\" menu options. This works on any website as long as the link goes to YouTube.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_ExtensionName__", "description": "__MSG_ExtensionDescription__", "version": "5.0.0", "short_name": "__MSG_ExtensionShortName__", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "author": "Ryan Thaut", "homepage_url": "https://rthaut.github.io/YouTubePopoutPlayer/", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "19": "images/icon-19.png", "24": "images/icon-24.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "38": "images/icon-38.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "64": "images/icon-64.png", "96": "images/icon-96.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "scripts/background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "19": "images/icon-19.png", "24": "images/icon-24.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "38": "images/icon-38.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "64": "images/icon-64.png", "96": "images/icon-96.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "default_title": "__MSG_BrowserActionTitle__" }, "commands": { "open-popout-auto-close-command": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Up" }, "description": "__MSG_OpenPopoutCommandDescription__" }, "open-popout-force-close-command": { "description": "__MSG_OpenPopoutForceCloseCommandDescription__" }, "open-popout-no-close-command": { "description": "__MSG_OpenPopoutNoCloseCommandDescription__" }, "rotate-video-left": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+A" }, "description": "__MSG_RotateVideoLeftCommandDescription__" }, "rotate-video-right": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+Shift+D" }, "description": "__MSG_RotateVideoRightCommandDescription__" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "css": [ "styles/content.css" ], "js": [ "scripts/content.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*", "*://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "options_ui": { "page": "pages/options.html?vendor=chrome", "open_in_tab": false }, "declarative_net_request": { "rule_resources": [ { "id": "rules", "enabled": true, "path": "rules.json" } ] }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*", "*://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*" ], "permissions": [ "contextMenus", "declarativeNetRequest", "notifications", "storage" ], "optional_permissions": [ "tabs" ], "minimum_chrome_version": "90"}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Popout Player extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouTube Popout Player extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Popout 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 YouTube Popout Player extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ådne Carlsen (ID: 000000249b0d11d6) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/01/2023 Does what it ways, but it lacks the option to make the pop-out window stay on top of other windows, which I presume is the reason most people would use this extension...

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Lily Ren (ID: 00000023cce3976a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/15/2023 actually the best one of these i ever used

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Jānis Ķengurs (ID: 000000e718e12f9b) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/16/2023 I used it some time before, it this it was picture in picture, now its popup and not in picture but in background when i change tabs.

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Martijn Hopman (ID: 000000f8cc7085dc) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/15/2023 Does what it says it does. Opens a popout window with only the video in it (please note it's a typical 'pop-out window' with only a title bar, no address bar or other browser functions and buttons).

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Ivantha Uthpala (ID: 0000008f9c9eca5f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/01/2023 not working