Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback

Allow the browser to play HLS (m3u8) or MPEG-Dash (mpd) video urls 'natively'. This is a fork of Native HLS with additional features. Click on any m3u8 or mpd link inside Firefox to play it directly in a new tab

Play HLS & MPEG-Dash Videos in Firefox

"Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback" is a Firefox add-on enabling users to play m3u8 and mpd video links directly in the browser. It leverages hls.js and dashjs libraries to provide native playback support in a new tab, offering a hassle-free video experience without needing external players or downloads. Besides being a valuable tool for streaming enthusiasts, this fork of Native HLS also includes additional features aimed at improving user experience. For support and issue reporting, the extension redirects to its dedicated GitHub page.
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Add-on stats

Users: 5,318
14
Rating: 3.95
(20)
0.06
Version: 5.0.7 (Last updated: 2024-05-07)
Creation date: 2017-11-26
Weekly download count: 177
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 829.85K
URLs: Website

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Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback (v5.0.7)
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Add-on summary

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Allows HLS and MPEG-Dash native playback in Firefox browser. Click on any m3u8 or mpd link inside Firefox to play it directly in a new tab. By default, the browser downloads any m3u8 and mpd files that were requested. This plugin checks any links to see if they match. If that's the case, it opens a new tab on a video player that uses the hls.js and dashjs library. This extension is just a wrapper for those players on Firefox. Report any issues to https://github.com/Palethorn/nas-extension/issues

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
  • Works well for HLS playback with quality changing feature.
  • Different from other extensions, this one performs well for certain users.
Cons
  • Does not support all types of HLS video, particularly those with MPEG Audio codecs.
  • Lacks functionality for skipping using keyboard shortcuts such as arrow keys or NumPad.
  • No shortcuts to adjust play speed.
Most mentioned
  • Playback compatibility issues with MPEG Audio codecs.
  • Need for keyboard shortcuts for navigation.
  • Overall performance praised by some users.
User reviews
by jose, 2025-01-20
by Ka, 2023-12-30
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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