BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More

Full-sized theater mode, miniplayer on scroll, Popout player for all video sites.

What is BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More?

BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More is a Chrome extension developed by Pregnantboy, and its main feature is "Full-sized theater mode, miniplayer on scroll, Popout player for all video sites.".

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Download BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More Extension CRX File

Download BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

                        Maximise your browser real estate by fully expanding your youtube video player (without going fullscreen).

Updates (Feb '24)
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- Supports Youtube new grid layout

Improvements (Dec 23)
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- Allow hiding of miniplayer

More fixes (Aug '23)
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- Update css

Fixes (Aug '23)
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- Update css

New Features (Jul '23)
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- Miniplayer on scroll - now you can read comments while still watching the video

Fixes (Jun '23)
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- Update css to support Youtube's new styling (thanks @pinakipb2)

Features (Oct '22)
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- Improve performance of bigtube
- Shortcut for Picture-in-Picture now set to Alt+P (Windows) or Option+P (Mac)
- Migration to manifest v3 for extensions                    

Extension Basic Information

Name BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More
ID gdkadbhiemijfpoochcieonikoaciapi
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/bigtube-better-youtube-th/gdkadbhiemijfpoochcieonikoaciapi
Description Full-sized theater mode, miniplayer on scroll, Popout player for all video sites.
File Size 29.86 KB
Installation Count 4,000
Current Version 4.3.3
Last Updated 2024-02-27
Publish Date 2019-12-20
Rating 4.78/5 Total 92 Ratings
Developer Pregnantboy
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Extension Website https://ianchen.xyz/portfolio/bigtube/
Supported Languages en
manifest.json
{
    "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
    "name": "BigTube - Better Youtube Theater Mode & More",
    "short_name": "BigTube",
    "version": "4.3.3",
    "manifest_version": 3,
    "description": "Full-sized theater mode, miniplayer on scroll, Popout player for all video sites.",
    "icons": {
        "16": "images\/icon-16.png",
        "128": "images\/icon-128.png"
    },
    "background": {
        "service_worker": "scripts\/main.js",
        "type": "module"
    },
    "options_ui": {
        "page": "options\/options.html",
        "open_in_tab": false
    },
    "action": {
        "default_icon": {
            "16": "images\/icon-16.png",
            "19": "images\/icon-19.png",
            "38": "images\/icon-38.png",
            "128": "images\/icon-128.png"
        }
    },
    "commands": {
        "_execute_action": {
            "suggested_key": {
                "windows": "Alt+P",
                "mac": "Alt+P",
                "linux": "Alt+P",
                "chromeos": "Alt+P",
                "default": "Alt+P"
            }
        }
    },
    "permissions": [
        "storage",
        "activeTab",
        "scripting",
        "cookies"
    ],
    "host_permissions": [
        "https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/*"
    ]
}