External Video Player

Open any video with your favorite Android video player! Thanks to this extension you will be able to open online videos with any native video player like VLC, MxPlayer, etc.
What is External Video Player?
External Video Player is a Firefox add-on that allows you to open online videos with any native video player like VLC or MxPlayer on your Android device. Simply click on the "Play video externally" button in the Firefox Addons menu and enjoy your videos in your preferred player.
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Add-on stats

Users: 657 ▲ 9
Rating: 4.38 (53)
Version: 2.0.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2016-07-29
Weekly download count: 34
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
Size: 9.88K
URLs: Website

Ranking

# 3890 ▲ 9
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Add-on summary

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This extension adds an handy "Play video externally" button on Firefox for Android "Addons" menu.

Usage

  • Land on any page with a video playing
  • Click on browser 3 dots -> Addons -> Play video externally
  • A new tab should open with an address "intent://"
  • Click on browser 3 dots -> "Open in app"
  • Your default player should open or Android should ask you to select a player
  • Enjoy

If nothing happens, make sure only one video is playing and try again. Unfortunately support for toast notifications has been removed so cannot provide feedback.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Makes work easier
  • Clean and curated user experience
  • Integration with external players enhances functionality
Cons
  • Does not work on Android
  • Issues with certain video formats like webm
  • Errors display when accessing certain websites
Most mentioned
  • Need for Android support
  • Desire for compatibility with additional video formats
  • Requests for improved UI/UX, such as easier access to the extension
Recent reviews
Amazing!
by Firefox user 18107659, 2023-11-09
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

External Video Player requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

External Video Player is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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