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.
Video Background Play Fix: Firefox Add-on for Seamless Playback
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.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 358
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 13.44K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 98 ▲ 2
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
Want to check extension ranking and stats more quickly for other Firefox add-ons?
Install
Chrome-Stats extension
to view Firefox-Stats data as you browse the Firefox Browser Add-ons.
Add-on summary
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spammy, or outdated.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 for background music playback without needing to watch the screen.
- Saves time for users by providing background play functionality.
Cons
- Doesn't work well with YouTube Music, freezing sometimes.
- Requires re-opening Firefox to resume playback after freezing.
- Lacks 'next video' and 'previous video' functionality.
Most mentioned
- Works great with YouTube.
- Freezing issues with YouTube Music.
- Needs better controls for video navigation.
User reviews
this addon allows you to save battery by screen locking your phone while listening to videos ... for example when playing youtube on android firefox browser
by Rapacious Bodhisattva, 2024-12-20
by Vindeshwar, 2024-12-19
As a former YouTube App user that ditched it due to Ads making it unusable, this is a must have.
by 404_11, 2024-12-19
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 fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Upgrade to see risk analysis details