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: 385
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 13.44K
URLs: Website
Ranking
# 94 ▼ 1
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
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Allows background play for videos in mobile view, which is more convenient
- Helps save battery by allowing screen locking while listening to videos
- Users find it essential for replacing services and apps, especially YouTube
- Works flawlessly for most users after correct installation
Cons
- Sometimes not working as expected with YouTube
- Issues with playlists stopping after songs end when screen is locked
- Requires phone restart for proper functionality
Most mentioned
- Background play functionality on mobile
- No longer functioning as expected on YouTube
- Need to restart phone for the extension to work
- Battery saving feature by playing videos in the background
User reviews
Switched to Firefox when Youtube raised its prices. On mobile I had to keep turning on desktop mode to keep background play. With this extension, background play works perfectly in mobile view, which is more convenient and has less bugs than desktop mode
by Steror, 2025-01-25
exelente
by Firefox user 18799431, 2025-01-25
by Miltiades, 2025-01-23
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.
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