Chrome-Stats extension
freestream
Allows HLS streaming. Scrapes HLS links on a page and allows them to be opened in builtin player. Helps to bypass restrictive features on live streaming platforms.
What is freestream?
Stats
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- *://*/*.m3u8*
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Summary
Simple browser extension that searches a webpage for m3u8 links and helps them open in builtin HLS player.
Usage:
- Open a live stream / preview.
- Click on the extension and open the link there.
- Link will open in new tab, without any restrictions.
Most of streaming services use HLS format to stream their content. To display in browser the use HLS player, which is mostly built using hls.js and over the player they add restrictive features like preview timer, ads etc.
Freestream catches the calls when streaming services are opened and stream them in its own player thus bypassing restrictive features.
User reviews
Safety
Risk impact
freestream is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install freestream if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
freestream has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.