Never lose your video again, Automatic Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode when you switch tabs.
Users
1,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.6 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
10
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#26K
#22K among extensions
Version
1.0.2
updated 15 Jul 2025
Users
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:1,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:10 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About PIPX - Take Control of Picture-in-Picture, Automatically
PIPX: Your Video, Always On Top. The Automatic Picture-in-Picture Extension.
Ever switched tabs and instantly lost the video you were watching? That crucial moment in a tutorial, that hilarious scene, gone. PIPX ends this frustration for good. It intelligently enhances Chrome's native Picture-in-Picture (PiP), making your video player truly persistent and automatic.
Why You'll Love PIPX:
▶️ effortless auto-pip: Switch tabs, and your video instantly pops into a floating window. Perfect for multitasking.
⚡lightning-fast shortcut: Press Alt+P (or your custom shortcut) to immediately launch any video into Picture-in-Picture mode, anytime you want.
🔔 smart notifications: Get clean, unobtrusive alerts confirming when PiP is active or when a page needs your interaction first. You're always in the know.
🍿 built for multitaskers: Ideal for students watching lectures, professionals taking notes from tutorials, or anyone who wants to browse while they binge-watch.
How to Get Started:
1. Click 'Add to Chrome'.
2. Play a video.
3. Switch tabs and watch the magic happen!
A few things to double-check:
✅ Did you reload the page after installing the extension?
✅ Is the video playing (not paused or muted)?
✅ Is there only one video playing at once?
✅ Have you enabled auto Picture-in-Picture via site settings?
✅ Are Chrome’s security policies blocking PiP?
(Make sure to read the important notes 👇)
Important Notes for a Smooth Experience:
⚠️ Auto-PiP Permission: Make sure you're on Chrome 134 or above, Auto-PiP should be enabled here `about://flags/#auto-picture-in-picture-for-video-playback`
⚠️ One-Click Rule: Due to Chrome's security policies, Auto-PiP requires a single interaction with the webpage (any click or keypress) before it can work automatically. The Alt+P shortcut works anytime, regardless.
⚠️ Video Compatibility: Some websites with heavily protected or complex video players may prevent PiP from launching. This is a browser-level limitation.
Customize Your Experience:
Shortcuts: Change the default shortcut at chrome://extensions/shortcuts
Notifications: Right-click the PIPX toolbar icon to toggle notifications.
100% Free, Open-Source, and Secure.
PIPX is built with transparency. We value your privacy. Check out our code, contribute, or give us a star on GitHub! ⭐ https://github.com/phrechu/PIPX
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