Show Video Controls for Firefox

Show Video Controls for Firefox

Automatically enables video controls when playing webm videos or gifs.

Show Video Controls for Firefox
What is Show Video Controls for Firefox?
Show Video Controls for Firefox is an unofficial extension that automatically turns on player controls for webm videos or gifs, making it easier to browse meme sites such as 9gag.
Stats
By: Knighto
Users: 791 ▼ -4
Rating: 4.87 (15)
Version: 3.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-07-19)
Creation date: 2023-11-26
Weekly download count: 22
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 36.88K
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Summary

The extension turns on player controls of webm videos or gifs by default.

Useful when browsing meme sites such as 9gag.

No need to press the right mouse button and then "show controls".

They will appear by default for each media.

Keep in mind: This extension may not/won't work in sites that use custom video players such as Instagram.

This is an UNOFFICIAL version for Firefox. Official Author: marcintracz.official

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Great for Firefox Mobile
  • Solves issue of not displaying controls like in desktop version
  • Works as intended on Firefox for Android
Cons
  • Needs to see all tabs
  • Cannot be turned off on specific sites
  • Does not play all video formats
Most mentioned
  • Great for Firefox Mobile
  • Works as intended on Firefox for Android
  • Can it be made so buttons area/bar/overlay hidden by default and only auto activated when you mouse hover the video area?
Recent reviews
Why does it now need to see all tabs?
by Dingledongle, 2024-07-15

by Kadircan Erşahin, 2024-04-14

by Kadircan Erşahin, 2024-04-14
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Safety
Risk impact

Show Video Controls for Firefox may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Show Video Controls for Firefox is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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