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

By: JanH
Daily users: 194,882
658
Version: 1.8.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-03)
Creation date: 2017-05-03
Weekly download count: 355
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 13.44K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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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
  • Allows background play for YouTube in mobile view
  • Helps save battery by allowing screen lock while listening to videos
  • Works well for many users and has become essential for their browsing experience
Cons
  • Not working as expected on YouTube for some users
  • Issues with playlist stopping after the end of the song
  • Could improve functionality on other sites apart from YouTube
Most mentioned
  • Background play functionality for YouTube
  • Essential for replacing other apps and services
  • Issues with certain websites like Pornhub and stopping playlists
User reviews
Legit.
by MA, 2025-02-09

Probably one of the greatest extensions. Kudos to the developers. 😍

by Mukti Sapkota, 2025-02-07
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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 impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, youtube-nocookie.com, vimeo.com
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Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Medium This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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