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Better Auto PiP

by SeanHarsh · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Automatically enable Picture-in-Picture for videos when switching tabs or collapsing panels (Vivialdi only).

Users
615
+201 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#39K
#33K among extensions
Version
0.2.1
updated 22 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
01,0002,000Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 615 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
025Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 5 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Better Auto PiP

Better Auto PiP automatically activates Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for videos when you: - Switch to a different tab - Collapse your browser panel (Vivaldi) Perfect for keeping videos visible while multitasking! 🎯 KEY FEATURES • Automatic PiP Activation - Triggers when switching away from video tabs - Detects panel collapse in Vivaldi browser - Configurable delays to avoid false triggers • Smart Site Detection - Pre-configured for 12+ popular video sites - Automatic detection of new video sites - Per-site enable/disable controls • Flexible Configuration - Adjust debounce timing - Customize panel collapse thresholds - Optional: Exit PiP when returning to tab - "Arm" mode for temporarily bypassing restrictions • Privacy Focused - No data collection - No analytics or tracking - All settings stored locally - Open source on GitHub ⚙️ CONFIGURATION Access extension settings to: - Enable/disable for specific sites - Configure tab switching behavior - Adjust panel collapse detection (Vivaldi) - Set debounce delays - Control PiP exit behavior 🔧 REQUIREMENTS - Chrome/Edge/Brave (Manifest V3) - Browser must support Picture-in-Picture API - Panel collapse feature requires Vivaldi browser 📖 HOW IT WORKS When you switch tabs or collapse a panel, Better Auto PiP detects the change and requests PiP mode for any playing video. The video continues in a floating window that stays on top of other windows. Some sites require user interaction before allowing PiP. In these cases, click the in-page notification to "arm" the extension temporarily. 🛡️ PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED • Storage: Save your settings • Tabs: Detect tab switching • Host permissions: Inject PiP logic on supported video sites 🔗 LINKS GitHub: https://github.com/seanharsh/Better-Auto-PiP Report Issues: https://github.com/seanharsh/Better-Auto-PiP/issues

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+60+10.8%00.00
30 days+201+48.6%00.00
6 months+486+376.7%+40.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
0.2.122 Jan 2026
0.2.014 Jan 2026
0.1.05 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
5 Jan 2026
Size
49 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
fhlnhgbimopgpeemkifjgeepoinamikl

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 4, likelihood 2
Permissions
storagetabsscripting
Site access
https://app.plex.tv/*https://*.plex.tv/*https://teams.microsoft.com/*https://*.teams.microsoft.com/*https://meet.google.com/*https://*.meet.google.com/*https://www.twitch.tv/*https://player.twitch.tv/*https://www.netflix.com/*https://*.netflix.com/*and 12 more

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