Audio Player

FFmpeg-based audio player that supports all known audio formats
What is Audio Player?
Audio Player is a standalone Firefox add-on that serves as an audio player supporting a wide range of audio formats. It allows playback of audio files, as well as the audio stream of video files. The extension utilizes the FFmpeg library for decoding audio files and supports popular codecs like WMA, MP3, MP4, and WebM. With features such as boosting the audio level and support for media keys, this JavaScript-written add-on fulfills the audio playback needs of users on all operating systems, eliminating the need for a native application.

Add-on stats

Users: 277 ▲ 12
Rating: 4.67 (3)
Version: 0.2.6 (Last updated: 2023-10-12)
Creation date: 2020-09-08
Weekly download count: 18
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • fileBrowserHandler
  • *://*/*
Size: 12.26M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Features: Volume Boost: It can boost the audio level up to twice its original value, similar to VLC Player. Format Support: It plays a wide range of audio formats and can handle audio streams from video containers. Media Key Support: Supports media keys for Play, Pause, Resume, Next, and Previous tracks. Sequential Playback: Plays multiple audio files sequentially, emulating the behavior of a desktop media player. Offline Usage: Works offline, meaning it doesn't require an internet connection once installed. JavaScript-based: The extension is written purely in JavaScript, making it a cross-platform solution. Shuffle and Repeat: It offers options to shuffle the playlist and repeat a single track or all tracks. Keyboard Shortcuts: Supports keyboard shortcuts for various functions. Playlist Support: Allows users to create and manage playlists within the player. Native Integration: Integrates natively with ChromeOS and Chrome OS Flex, enabling media file handling through the right-click context menu. Use Cases: OS Limitations: It's useful for users on operating systems that do not allow the installation of native media players or on Chromium OS. Audio Stream Playback: It is handy when you only want to listen to the audio from a media file, like a concert recording. How to Use:

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Audio Player requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Audio Player has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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