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.
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By: JanH
Version: 1.7.0 (Last updated: 2023-05-05)
Creation date: 2017-05-03
Weekly download count: 439
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 12.97K
URLs: Website

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Add-on summary

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The following pages are currently supported:

  • Youtube
  • Vimeo (don't stop playback when existing fullscreen)

User reviews

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 great with YouTube
  • Allows background play of videos
  • Helps users listen to music without watching the screen
  • Saves time for users by allowing play directly from notifications
Cons
  • Sometimes doesn't work and requires restarting Firefox
  • Lacks next and previous video options
  • Poor support for YouTube Music, with freezing issues
Most mentioned
  • Background play functionality
  • YouTube compatibility
  • Issues with YouTube Music
  • Need to restart Firefox for playback issues
Recent reviews
by rellp, 2024-11-19
My phone plan has been overcharged when I turned on Youtube video loading infinitely and I slept
by llo, 2024-11-14
Works great with YouTube.
by Firefox user 17099570, 2024-11-14
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Video Background Play Fix requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Video Background Play Fix has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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