FastStream Video Player
Stream videos without buffering in the browser. An extension that gives you a better, accessible video player designed for your needs.
What is FastStream Video Player?
"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
Rating: 4.77
(44)
Creation date: 2023-09-16
Weekly download count: 267
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- webRequest
- declarativeNetRequest
- downloads
- cookies
- contextualIdentities
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 3.58M
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:
See moreUser reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Significantly improves streaming speed and reduces buffering
- Many additional features like subtitle searching and audio equalizer
- User-friendly interface with various adjustable settings
- Open source, enhancing trust among users
- Overall positive impact on streaming experience across multiple sites
Cons
- Limited option to change video quality directly
- Some users find the audio settings overwhelming
- No theater mode option, which affects specific viewing preferences
Most mentioned
- Improved buffering speed and streaming quality
- Need to manually enable the extension on video pages
- Positive overall experience with the add-on
Recent reviews
by safe-thumb, 2024-11-10
awesome i always thought about this feature but you have turned it into reality. thank you developer
by Firefox user 18667653, 2024-11-03
by pol26, 2024-10-26
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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