"Better Netflix" adds the following features to Netflix:
- Ultrawide display support (21:9 aspect ratio)
- Zoom in and out of the video
- Show the elapsed time of the video
- Disable mouse movement
- Statistics
Better Netflix: Enhance Your Netflix Experience
"Better Netflix" is a free and open-source Firefox add-on that enhances your Netflix experience with features like ultrawide display support, video zooming, elapsed time display, and statistics. It also allows you to disable mouse movement, use the mouse wheel for volume control, and even skip intros and recaps. The add-on includes keyboard shortcuts for easy access to its functions, all while ensuring user privacy by not collecting any data.
Add-on stats
Rating: 4.25
(65)
Creation date: 2018-03-25
Weekly download count: 77
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 21.39K
Email: ko*****@gmail.com
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Add-on summary
"Better Netflix" adds the following features to Netflix:
- 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)
- Automatically skip intros and recaps
- Set tab title to title of currently playing video
"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
User reviews
Pros
- Ability to adjust volume using mouse scroll wheel
- Zoom function works seamlessly
- Excellent support from the developer
- Claims to force highest video bitrate
Cons
- Zoom functionality not working properly or resets
- IMDB button is broken
- Elapsed time feature not showing
- Limited options for aspect ratio adjustments (4:3)
Most mentioned
- Zoom functionality issues
- Volume control feature
- Developer responsiveness and support
User reviews
All function are working fine except the elapsed time not showing anymore.
I wish that the video stayed centered when zooming in and out, but it seems to be anchored to the top left.
Also, I'm really really looking for an extension that will let me watch in 4:3. There are so many widescreen extensions, but no 4:3 ones - I hate that old TV Shows are getting ""remastered"" in widescreen by Netflix, those extra sides were never meant to be seen and it kind of kills the nostalgia for me. I'd love it if this extension added the ability to watch in 4:3!!
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Better Netflix requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Better Netflix is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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