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PotPlayer YouTube Shortcut, Open Links
Quickly play or add a Youtube video (playlist), Twitch, direct video links to Potplayer from the context menu or using the buttons on the site and also via middle-click
What is PotPlayer YouTube Shortcut, Open Links?
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Summary
> HOW TO USE IT: You need to install the latest version of PotPlayer to get it working - https://potplayer.daum.net <
PotPlayer is a media player developed for Windows by South Korean Internet company Kakao (formerly Daum Communications). Player can play Youtube videos and videos from any other urls if it's direct video links.
To open a Youtube video (playlist) in PotPlayer you can use the buttons on the site or you can use the menu items from the context menu (the right-click popup bar) on a Youtube link or on the actual Youtube page.
You can also use middle click on a Youtube page or a link to open it directly in the player. In order for that to work, you need to open the extension's preferences and enable the necessary features.
Optional features (disabled by default):
- auto-pause a video in Youtube player;
- pause Youtube player when Potplayer starts;
- play video using middle mouse click on youtube.com/watch* page;
- sync current video position (time) with PotPlayer;
- open a Youtube link in the player using middle mouse click on a link;
- «Open/Add link to player» in the context menu for any link, html5 video player
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Makes navigating and playing YouTube videos with PotPlayer much easier and flexible with customized control.
- Functional shortcuts with middle mouse click and other configurable options.
- Allows for easy transfer of videos from browser to PotPlayer for a better viewing experience.
Cons
- Does not work on the latest version of Firefox and compatibility issues on YouTube.
- Some users experience issues with add-on settings resetting after restarting the browser.
- Streaming from YouTube is blocked in some regions, rendering the add-on less useful.
Most mentioned
- Problems with compatibility on updates of Firefox (e.g., version 122.0).
- Issues with video links not functioning properly or missing components like a colon resulting in playback errors.
- User-friendliness through a variety of mouse control options and shortcut keys.
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Safety
Risk impact
PotPlayer YouTube Shortcut, Open Links 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 PotPlayer YouTube Shortcut, Open Links if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
PotPlayer YouTube Shortcut, Open Links is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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