FastStream Video Player
Stream videos without buffering in the browser. An extension that gives you a better, accessible video player designed for your needs.
FastStream Video Player - Buffer-Free Streaming
"FastStream Video Player" is a Firefox add-on designed to replace standard video players on websites, providing faster streaming, customizable subtitles, and adjustable audio/video settings. With features like parallel downloading and extensive accessibility options, it enhances your video viewing experience. The player supports various video formats and can be easily activated on any website. FastStream prioritizes user privacy and does not collect telemetry, making it a safe choice for effortless streaming.
Add-on stats
By: Andrew S
Creation date: 2023-09-16
Weekly download count: 305
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- declarativeNetRequest
- downloads
- cookies
- contextualIdentities
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 3.59M
Email: an*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
Tired of having videos buffer with slow internet speeds? Frustrated by a website's lack of accessibility features? This extension will replace videos on websites with a video player designed for your needs. Say goodbye to buffering and hello to a more accessible video experience!
- Automatic fragmentation and parallel requests for up to 6x faster download speeds. Watch videos without interruptions by predownloading the video in the background.
- Advanced subtitling features include: customizable subtitle appearance, built-in OpenSubtitles support to find subtitles on the internet, and an intuitive subtitle syncing tool to adjust subtitle timings on the fly.
- Adjustable audio dynamics (equalizer, compressor, mixer, volume booster), and video settings (brightness, contrast, hue, LMS daltonization for color blindness) for your unique audiovisual preferences.
- 20+ remappable keybinds and accessible tool buttons for easy control of the player.
- Available in multiple languages! Translated into Spanish, Japanese, Russian, and Malay by the FastStream community. Support for more languages is coming soon!
The player currently supports:
- MP4 videos (.mp4)
- HLS streams (.m3u8)
- DASH streams (.mpd)
- Youtube
To use the player, simply:
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These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Significantly improves video buffering speeds and streaming experience.
- Easy installation and additional features enhance usability.
- Open-source nature is appreciated by users.
- Allows for quick options like video quality changes and hot-key settings.
- Transforms the way videos load, especially for users with slow internet.
Cons
- Some users experience issues with video download recognition by other software.
- Lack of a pop-out video button and functionality.
- Initial setup can be confusing; users need to remember to enable the extension for it to function properly.
- Some users would like to see additional features like deblocking for older videos.
Most mentioned
- Improves buffering speeds significantly.
- Issues with additional software not recognizing the video.
- Need to enable the extension for it to work on video pages.
User reviews
I was so happy to have found an add-on that would let me stream videos, but for whatever reason, no buffering is happening, and no amount of reading through instructions is solving the problem. In short, it doesn't work.
by Wolf, 2024-12-19
by Spankower, 2024-12-17
Best player!!!!
by Alex, 2024-12-14
Add-on safety
Risk impact
FastStream Video Player requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
FastStream Video Player is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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