Native HLS

A new options button Can now play embedded video if they are in the page hls.js version can be selected in the options

Native HLS - Stream Video Directly in Firefox

Native HLS is a powerful Firefox add-on designed to enhance video streaming. It employs the hls.js library to enable the playing of m3u8 links directly in the browser. This add-on provides a seamless video streaming experience by allowing users to click and play any m3u8 link. Switch functionality on or off with just a click on the icon. Further, the add-on introduces a zoom in/out feature for better user experience.

Add-on stats

Daily users: 5,214
151
Rating: 3.94
(72)
Version: 0.8.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5727213
Creation date: 2016-10-09
Weekly download count: 99
Firefox on Android: Yes
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*/*.m3u8*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • storage
Size: 693.23K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

This extension is a wrapper around the awesome hlsjs library: https://github.com/dailymotion/hls.js Note that this is not playing video m3u8 yet. It only plays m3u8 links that you click and any m3u8 link you paste in the address bar.

Enable/Disable the extension by clicking on the icon.

New: add zoom in/out button.

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
  • Useful when combined with youtube-dl.
  • Can generate commands for youtube-dl.
  • Works well with hls.js version 7.10.
Cons
  • Not maintained actively.
  • Does not work with recent versions of Firefox.
  • Older versions of hls.js are problematic.
Most mentioned
  • Issues with playback in Firefox.
  • Not functioning in the latest Firefox versions.
  • Need for updates and newer hls.js versions.
User reviews

Sadly this doesn't appear to be maintained any longer. hls.js is only version 0.8.2 instead of the current 1.4.12 None of Apples example streams worked, so I guess this add-on is broken (I only tested Nightly 120) https://developer.apple.com/streaming/examples/
by Djfe, 2023-10-09
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Native HLS requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Native HLS. Use it at your own risk.

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