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

Manifest V2
By: JanH
Daily users: 197,086
1.13K
Version: 1.8.1 (Last updated: 2024-12-03)
Version code: 5849854
Creation date: 2017-05-03
Weekly download count: 361
Firefox on Android: Yes
Size: 13.44K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

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 as described
  • Easy to use
  • Provides a YouTube Premium-like experience without the cost
  • Long-standing reliability
Cons
  • Audio crackling at higher speeds in recent Firefox versions
  • Sound clicking when the screen is off
  • Video does not autoplay in the background
Most mentioned
  • Audio issues related to crackling and clicking
  • Functionality that allows background play
  • General satisfaction with the extension's performance
User reviews
Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Toller Service

by Odd "Prank" Yensid, 2025-03-13

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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High 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
Low risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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