Spoofs screen parameters on Netflix to trick the platform into detecting a 4K Ultra HD display.
Users
470
+185 in 30 days
Rating
3.0 / 5
+3.00 in 30 days
Ratings
2
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#44K
#37K among extensions
Version
1.0.2
updated 6 Aug 2026
Users
monthly, 2 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:470 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:2 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Force Netflix 4K
ForceNetflix4K - Unlock 4K Ultra HD Streaming on Netflix
ForceNetflix4K is an open-source browser extension designed to bypass browser-side viewport, resolution, and media capability restrictions on Netflix to unlock 4K Ultra HD video playback options.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER & PREREQUISITES
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Spoofing browser metrics is ONLY ONE of several strict requirements enforced by Netflix for 4K streaming. This extension bypasses browser-side screen dimension and capability checks, but CANNOT bypass hardware or OS-level DRM requirements.
To stream in 4K UHD, your system MUST satisfy ALL of the following:
1. 💳 Netflix Premium Subscription: An active account tier supporting Ultra HD (4K).
2. 💻 Hardware & HEVC Support: A GPU with HEVC (H.265) hardware decoding. On Windows 10/11, Microsoft's "HEVC Video Extensions" app (€0.99 / $0.99 on the Microsoft Store) is required if not pre-installed by your PC manufacturer.
3. 🔐 HDCP 2.2 Display Chain: Your graphics card, monitor, and cables must all support HDCP 2.2.
4. 🌐 Supported Browser: Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge on Windows 10/11. (Note: Brave is NOT supported due to built-in shields blocking PlayReady profile negotiation).
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⚡ WHAT FORCENETFLIX4K DOES
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When navigating to netflix.com, the extension automatically injects lightweight scripts to:
• Spoof the browser User-Agent to report as Microsoft Edge on Windows 10, triggering PlayReady 4K profile selection.
• Intercept window and screen dimensions to report a 3840x2160 (4K UHD) viewport and high Device Pixel Ratio.
• Wrap MediaCapabilities and MediaSource APIs to report full 4K HEVC/AV1 video decoding support.
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⚠️ HDCP & MULTI-MONITOR TROUBLESHOOTING
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If ANY connected display in a multi-monitor setup lacks HDCP 2.2 support (e.g. an older secondary 1080p monitor or non-compliant cable), OS-level DRM will force Netflix to fallback to 1080p or 720p.
• FIX: Press [Win + P] on Windows and select "PC screen only" during playback to temporarily disconnect non-HDCP secondary displays.
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📌 UI NOTICE & NOTES
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• Because the extension forces a 4K viewport, Netflix's website navigation menu and thumbnail carousels may appear slightly scaled or display minor visual layout glitches on smaller displays. Fullscreen video playback functions normally.
• Open-source under the MIT License.
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Rating
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+34
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30 days
+185
+64.9%
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+3.00
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