Adds various features to Netflix like support for ultrawide displays (21:9 aspect ratio).
Better Netflix Extension
- Ultrawide display support (21:9 aspect ratio) [To 21:9: '.', to 16:9: ',']
- Zoom in and out of the video [Zoom in: '+', zoom out: '-']
- Show the elapsed time of the video
- Disable mouse movement [Disable: 'd', enable: 'e' or 'Esc']
- Statistics [Toggle: 'q']
- Use the mouse wheel to change the volume
- Button to pick a random video of the Netflix list
- Buttons to search for movies or series on IMDb
- Toggle english subtitles [Toggle: 'v'] (Currently only for english or german Netflix. The language for your Netflix profile can be configured at the \"Manage Profiles\"-page)
- Button to enable picture in picture mode
- Automatically skip intros and recaps
- Set tab title to title of currently playing video
\"Better Netflix\" provides the keyboard shortcuts specified in [ ]-brackets of the list above.
Use the h button on a video page to show a help message with available keyboard shortcuts.
\"Better Netflix\" does not collect your data and is completely free and open source. Source code: https://gitlab.com/konstantin-mueller/better-netflix
If you would like to support the development of this extension: https://paypal.me/betternetflix
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Better Netflix extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Better Netflix extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Better Netflix extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Better Netflix extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Better Netflix extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix extension file
Select and download the Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix 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 Better Netflix extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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