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Video Background Play Fix
Some sites may not work with Firefox for Android video background play feature. This add-on provides a quick fix by blocking the Page Visibility API and the Fullscreen API.
What is Video Background Play Fix?
Video Background Play Fix is a handy Firefox add-on designed to ensure continuous video playback experience on YouTube and Vimeo particularly for Firefox on Android. It bypasses the Fullscreen and Page Visibility API restrictions allowing users to enjoy their videos without interruptions even when exiting fullscreen mode.
Stats
By:
JanH
Creation date:
2017-05-03
Weekly download count:
387
Firefox on Android:
Yes
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Size:
12.97K
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
#
130
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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Summary
The following pages are currently supported:
- Youtube
- Vimeo (don't stop playback when existing fullscreen)
User reviews
User reviews summary
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spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Works perfectly in YouTube and YouTube Music
- Useful
- Useful addon
Cons
- Doesn't work on Instagram reels
- Issues with auto play in YouTube
- Stops working when Firefox is minimized
Most mentioned
- Doesn't work anymore
- Useful
- Works as intended
Recent reviews
by
Firefox user 13448925, 2024-04-21
by
Firefox user 13448925, 2024-04-21
by
Ower A Campos, 2024-04-20
Safety
Risk impact
Video Background Play Fix 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 Video Background Play Fix if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Video Background Play Fix has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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