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Show Video Controls for Firefox

Show Video Controls for Firefox

Automatically enables video controls when playing webm videos or gifs.

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.
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By: Knighto
Users: 1,072 ▲ 15
Rating: 4.87 (15)
Version: 2.1.5 (Last updated: 2024-04-23)
Creation date: 2023-11-26
Weekly download count: 35
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 15.06K
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# 2994 ▲ 49
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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
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 on Firefox Mobile
  • Solves issue of not having controls like in desktop version
  • Good for 9gag users
Cons
  • Limited to playing webm and gifs
  • No option to turn off on specific sites
  • Blocks videos when enabled permanently for every video
Most mentioned
  • Works well on Firefox Mobile
  • Good for 9gag users
  • Limited to playing webm and gifs
  • No option to turn off on specific sites
Recent reviews
by Kadircan Erşahin, 2024-04-14
by Kadircan Erşahin, 2024-04-14
Would be better if I could turn off the app on specific sites.
by Sútnôstj, 2024-04-03
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Safety
Risk impact

Show Video Controls for Firefox 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 Show Video Controls for Firefox if you trust the publisher.

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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Show Video Controls for Firefox