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refined-h264ify

refined-h264ify

Improves YouTube playback performance by using your desired codecs.

What is refined-h264ify?
refined-h264ify is a Firefox add-on that improves YouTube video playback by blocking VP8/VP9 codecs and enabling the widely supported H.264 codec for smoother and more efficient performance. It also offers features like manual blocking of codecs and 60fps video support.
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Users: 321 ▲ 6
Rating: 4.33 (6)
Version: 3.1.0 (Last updated: 2023-05-12)
Creation date: 2023-05-11
Weekly download count: 33
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 19.91K
URLs: Website
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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 5667 ▲ 90
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#13 in define keyword 29 #64 in improve keyword 16 #76 in performance keyword 4 ▲ 1 #206 in marketing keyword 11 ▲ 3

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refined-h264ify is a browser extension available for Firefox and Chromium based browsers, designed to improve your online video experience by blocking the VP8/VP9 codecs on YouTube. Instead, the extension enables the use of the widely supported H.264 codec, which is hardware-decoded by many devices on the market.

In addition to the core functionality, refined-h264ify introduces several new features, such as manual blocking of H.264, VP8, VP9, and AV1 codecs, as well as 60fps video support. By default, the extension blocks everything except for H.264 and 60fps video, allowing you to enjoy a smoother and more efficient video playback experience.

It currently only supports YouTube.

User reviews
Does currently not work. When blocking VP9 and AV1 video will still play in AV1. For me this is worse than disabling just AV1 through Youtube settings and letting it play VP9 as AV1 seems to drive up CPU usage even more.
by Paul, 2024-03-11
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Safety
Risk impact

refined-h264ify 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 refined-h264ify if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

refined-h264ify is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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