Native HLS Playback
by Gaetan Hervouet
Quick Look
This extension enables native playback of HLS video streams (m3u8 URLs) within your browser.
AI Overview
Who is this for?
Users who need to play HLS video streams directly in their browser.
Key Features
- → Plays HLS video URLs (m3u8) natively
- → Supports HLS.js library integration
- → Allows enabling/disabling URL catching
- → Offers subtitle support
- → Provides options for zoom and video size
Reviews Analysis
Overall Sentiment
Mostly PositiveUsers generally find the extension useful for playing HLS streams, appreciating its native playback capabilities and features like subtitle support, although some encounter minor issues.
Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.
What Users Love
- ✓ Enables native HLS playback
- ✓ Supports subtitles and zoom options
- ✓ Useful for developers and video enthusiasts
Points to Consider
- × Some users report occasional playback errors
- × Interface could be more intuitive for some
Official Description
From the Developer
Allow the browser to play HLS video urls (m3u8) 'natively'
This extension is a wrapper around the awesome hlsjs library: https://github.com/video-dev/hls.js
Clicking on the extension icon will let you play any m3u8 embedded as a video html element in the current page.
New: type m3u8, then tab, then your m3u8 URL to play the URL in the extension.
Features: Enable/Disable the url catcher by clicking on the icon. Enable hls.js debug mode in the extension settings. Switch between hls.js 0.14.x to 1.6.x in the settings. Now supports subtitles! Switch between zoom and native video size in the options. Display timed metadata in the console
Default player is now hls.js/1.6.10.
Your extension? Let us know if we can update or correct anything!
Key Info
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Rating:
4.4/5.0
(242 ratings)
- Users:200,000
- Version:1.6.10
- Updated:Aug 15, 2025
- Developer:Visit Website →
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