Theater Mode for YouTube™ (YouTube Wide Screen)

Force YouTube to open in its player in the theater mode

Theater Mode for YouTube™ (Firefox Add-On) - Watch YouTube in Theater Mode

The 'Theater Mode for YouTube™ (YouTube Wide Screen)' is a Firefox add-on that enables YouTube to always open in theater mode. It works by setting a relevant cookie and triggering the necessary button press when the player loads, hence ensuring an enhanced and wide-screen viewing experience. The extension doesn't require a log-in and there are no complicated options to configure - it’s an easy install-and-use system.
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Add-on stats

Users: 3,004
2
Rating: 4.31
(32)
Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-07-22)
Creation date: 2017-02-26
Weekly download count: 58
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 51.76K

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# 1,618 ▲ 8
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Add-on summary

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This extension enables YouTube to default to theater mode for the player, even if you're not logged in. If you prefer the default mode, you can easily switch back by clicking the button in the player or using the "KeyT" shortcut. However, the next time you visit, the player will automatically be in theater mode again. The extension doesn't offer any configurable options; it functions seamlessly. It's important to note that the theater mode activated by the extension is authentic and not achieved through CSS or JS tricks; it uses YouTube's actual theater mode.

To use this feature in incognito mode, you must allow the extension to be active in this mode.

How does the extension work? The extension employs two methods to ensure the player is in theater mode:

  1. It sets the relevant cookie on each visit.
  2. It triggers the necessary button press when the player loads.

For reporting any bugs, please use the discussion section found at: https://webextension.org/listing/youtube-tools.html?theater

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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works as intended for many users.
  • Minimal permissions required, enhancing user trust.
  • Reliable and efficient in enabling theater mode.
Cons
  • Doesn't always work with all videos.
  • Causes issues with Google search functionality.
  • Slows down YouTube bandwidth for some users.
Most mentioned
  • Needs updates to continue functioning properly.
  • Mixed experiences regarding reliability.
  • Users appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness.
User reviews
doesn't work. 1 in 3 videos or so still are in small windows even after manually forcing the theather
by Firefox user 17141016, 2024-12-04
Fantastic extension. It does what it says, and it does it natively, which means theater mode just happens--no weird resizing glitches to wait for. The app uses the minimal amount of permissions possible. Well done.
by The Birdman of Panama, 2024-11-08
work as intended. it just works. thank you so much
by ParsaJR, 2024-07-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Theater Mode for YouTube™ (YouTube Wide Screen) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Theater Mode for YouTube™ (YouTube Wide Screen) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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