What is Watch Netflix Together?

Watch Netflix Together is a Chrome extension developed by https://watchnetflixtogether.com, and its main feature is "Effortlessly watch Netflix together!".

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Download Watch Netflix Together Extension CRX File

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Extension Usage Instructions

Watch Netflix Together enables you to watch Netflix with your friends and loved ones online. Chat and emojis included! Your videos are synced automatically even when you switch videos while watching. Install the extension and start sharing moments together even when you're thousands of miles apart.

We are continuously improving the extension based on user feedback, check out the changelog below:

19 Dec 2022, Version 1.2.18:
+ Minor UI/UX improvements

25 Nov 2022, Version 1.2.17:
+ Add loading indicators
+ Add ability for watchnetflixtogether.com to detect if extension is installed to help guide the user in installation

1 Nov 2022, Version 1.2.16:
+ Fix for loading extension at document_start

30 Oct 2022, Version 1.2.15:
+ Improvement: Load extension at document_start

29 Oct 2022, Version 1.2.14:
+ Small fix on assigning identifiers to users

28 Oct 2022, Version 1.2.13:
+ Small fixes and improvement to detecting logged in users

26 Oct 2022, Version 1.2.12:
+ Display chat messages as rendered markdown

15 July 2022, Version 1.2.11:
13 July 2022, Version 1.2.10:
+ Improvements to the link sharing user experience

18 December 2021, Version 1.2.9:
10 December 2021, Version 1.2.8:
+ UI style fixes

8 December 2021, Version 1.2.7:
+ Improve user experience around notifications and navigation. For navigation, tabs in the sidebar have been introduced

26 November 2021, Version 1.2.6:
+ Fix time sync to reduce bandwidth waste

12 October 2021, Version 1.2.5:
+ Fix syncing issues due to Netflix update

10 October 2021, Version 1.2.4:
+ Fix sidecar focus issues

6 October 2021, Version 1.2.3:
+ Include extension version in sidebar for easier support

30 August 2020, Version 1.2.2:
+ Have given the user the POWER to disable notifications.
+ Followers are now immediately synced to session owner on joining, and when the owner pauses, plays or seeks.
+ Improved UX of the peeking sidebar on the right edge of the window. Now when you hover over the right edge of the window the sidebar peeks then hides (vs some part of it lingering while you hover and potentially obstructing the Netflix UI). You can still activate the sidebar by clicking near the edge after the sidebar has peeked and hid.
+ Standardised font sizes on the pixel unit.
+ Fixed a UI bug that showed the new message alert even when you were very close to the most recent message.
+ Fixed a UI bug that hid headers in light mode.
+ Fixed a bug that resulted in failure to sync on transition to the next episode.

30 June 2020, Version 1.2.0:
+ Users can now specify and edit their own names
+ Before this, when you were watching by yourself, clicking on fullscreen can sometimes lead to accidentally activating the sidebar. We've now adjusted the hovering location so that this doesn't happen.
+ Session info is displayed as the first message in Chat

16 May 2020, Version 1.1.3:
+ Dark mode has arrived. You can toggle between light and dark, whatever works for you :)
+ Improved syncing using server time and takes into account buffering when seeking
+ Clicking the extension icon now provides usage instructions
+ Notifications have arrived. You can now sit back and get messages from your friends and family without opening the sidebar

13 May 2020, Version 1.1.2:
Updated sidebar colour scheme for a more comfortable viewing experience. Updated and reorganised icons.

8 May 2020, Version 1.1.0:
Sessions are now unique on every creation. Once a session is ended by the person who created it, the session will end for everyone else.

5 May 2020, Version 1.0.0:
Chat and emojis introduced. Number of users in the session are now shown.

2 May 2020, Version 0.1.0:
General layout of the tooltip updated to increase user-friendliness.

29 Apr 2020, Version 0.0.1:
Minimal version prototype introduced. Users can create sessions and share the link with friends.

Extension Basic Information

Name	Watch Netflix Together
ID	fdjglnlhapkoahdmanogpccpmmpnakje
Official URL	https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/watch-netflix-together/fdjglnlhapkoahdmanogpccpmmpnakje
Description	Effortlessly watch Netflix together!
File Size	276 KB
Installation Count	88,425
Current Version	1.2.18
Last Updated	2022-12-20
Publish Date	2020-07-01
Rating	3.47/5 Total 51 Ratings
Developer	https://watchnetflixtogether.com
Email	[email protected]
Payment Type	free
Extension Website	https://watchnetflixtogether.com
Privacy Policy Page URL	https://www.watchnetflixtogether.com/privacy-policy.html
Supported Languages	en
manifest.json
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