Allows youtube videos to be opened in a popup (without changing pages)

Latest Version

Version
4.7.0
Update
February 10, 2022
Size
99.08KiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.13433 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
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Français
Tiếng Việt
Español
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中文 (简体)
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Permissions
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InstantView for YouTube™ Extension

Makes browsing YouTube quicker by opening videos in a popup when their thumbnails are clicked. InstantView also helps reduce the amount of YouTube tabs opened at a given time by allowing you to watch videos on the current page without the fear of losing your place.

Features
• Popup to quickly view videos, playlists, comments, and descriptions
• Mini player (picture in picture)
• Visualizations
• Many different options to customize look and behavior
• Open Source (https://github.com/afrmtbl/InstantView)

Latest Update: v4.7.0
FIXES
- Allowing InstantView access to your YouTube account is now possible again through the sign in button in the options page

CHANGES
- Removed the ratings bar now that YouTube now longer provides access to the dislikes count

The full version history can be found on GitHub.

If you find any bugs, let me know and I'll fix them as soon as I can :)
* Requires Chrome 64+ *

* Google translate was used for translation. Please email or create a new support issue for any corrections that should be made! *
* If you would like another language added, either create a feature request or email me and I will add it as soon as I can *

PERMISSIONS
• Read and change your data on: googleapis.com and youtube.com
• googleapis.com: to retrieve information about the video for the popup (title, channel, likes, dislikes, etc..)
• youtube.com: so the popup can open on YouTube
• Storage
• Save user preferences
• Identity (optional)
• Used to subscribe to channels and rate videos

YOUTUBE CONCEPT DESIGN BY: aureliensalomon
https://dribbble.com/aureliensalomon
https://dribbble.com/shots/1338727-Youtube-Redesign
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "InstantView for YouTube\u2122", "short_name": "InstantView", "version": "4.7.0", "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_extDesc__", "key": "MIIBIjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQEFAAOCAQ8AMIIBCgKCAQEAve/BD/fMx2rrKK1I3DNEvDKXZ7XV2rinGukIzHB4/RJeWjWUGkOoNa3E8dM0U5Rq2rKa2cYu1hSWRIwixKf/dLqDLYQ5St++OCTIk5TNPIYZEyqIMfPyOHLubZp/01Sp8jQ9mXpNqmVmwFyuTCy22DNlEA8Afg9nnSYWRS3XCyKraQpjNhB6LjMKmwkOVF+Yx3tSt00O3XdFHtNDbg8fMMUdl9KRHWm17bkMcAgulHcj2O8Yj1Nxp1HJ/nb7r8L0GYoW0sC93QAAFy6LbfIJE+E4i1LInpqrwnkCFysjUYCHmANfqNaQ6HS5M+jMgCSfGenACTEXgjkZc1SLEYg0GQIDAQAB", "oauth2": { "client_id": "158705016768-ks78eptpg2blcdltoihe0mger4ptalgf.apps.googleusercontent.com", "scopes": [ "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/youtube.force-ssl" ] }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "optional_permissions": [ "identity" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://www.googleapis.com/youtube/v3/videos" ], "icons": { "32": "icons/icon32.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["images/*.png"], "matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/*"], "extension_ids": ["pababfeapfpjaghmlfipkcoioeflpbio"] }], "action": { "default_title": "InstantView", "default_popup": "src/options/dist/index.html" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/*"], "js": [ "libs/youtube_iframe_api.js", "src/iv.js", "src/modal/dist/js/bundle.js" ], "all_frames": false }], "background": { "service_worker": "src/background.js" }, "commands": { "instantview-video-play-pause": { "description": "Play/Pause Video" }, "instantview-video-next": { "description": "Next Video" }, "instantview-video-previous": { "description": "Previous Video" }, "instantview-video-stop": { "description": "Stop Video" } }}
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How to download and manually install InstantView for YouTube™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download InstantView for YouTube™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install InstantView for YouTube™ 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 InstantView for YouTube™ extension file

Select and download the InstantView for YouTube™ 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 InstantView for YouTube™ 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 InstantView for YouTube™ 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 InstantView for YouTube™ 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 InstantView for YouTube™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Wel come (ID: 00000061d7e5f08d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/01/2024 At first I thought it was useless, but when I looked carefully I found that you need to click on the thumbnail to open the small window, and click on the title to be the normal action of YouTube. This design is very good and convenient! ! ! I hope there will be more entry methods, such as the middle mouse button or the right-click menu. At first I thought it couldn't be used on the subscription interface (https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions), but then I found out that just go to the background settings and turn off the mouse-over preview playback. 开始以为没用,仔细看发现需要点缩略图才是小窗口,点标题是youtube原来正常动作,这个设计很好很方便!!!希望有更多入口方式,比如鼠标的中建或者右键菜单等。 开始以为在订阅界面无法使用(https://www.youtube.com/feed/subscriptions),后以发现去后台设置把鼠标悬停预览播放关闭就行了。

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Attack Bear (ID: 000000e7962ae613) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/29/2023 Doesnt work

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Beliy Bars (ID: 000000a55ae9e582) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/10/2023 Расширение перестало работать

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Иван Иванов (ID: 000000f5bd226605) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/31/2023 Отлично! Всё работает. Спасибо!

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Den Denus (ID: 000000662f87b818) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/12/2022 Super !!!