YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer icon

YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer

by harry@harryrose.dev · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Brings back the missing mini player button on YouTube with the same 'i' key functionality.

Users
2,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.6 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
29
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#19K
#16K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 4 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 14 months
01,0002,000Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 2,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 14 months
01429Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 29 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 YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer

Restore YouTube's Missing Mini Player Button - Get Picture-in-Picture Back! YouTube recently removed the mini player button from video controls, making it harder to access picture-in-picture mode. This lightweight extension brings it back exactly where it belongs! 🎯 What It Does: • Automatically adds the mini player button back to YouTube's video controls • Places the button between settings and theater mode (just like before) • Seamlessly integrates with YouTube's design - looks completely native • Works instantly on all YouTube videos without any setup ⚡ Key Features: • One-click mini player - Click the button or press 'i' to activate • Perfect positioning - Sits naturally between existing YouTube controls • Auto-updates - Works across all YouTube page navigation • Lightweight - Zero impact on YouTube's performance • Privacy-focused - No data collection, works entirely offline 🚀 How It Works: 1. Install the extension 2. Go to any YouTube video 3. Look for the mini player button in the control bar 4. Click it (or press 'i') to open picture-in-picture mode The extension uses YouTube's existing mini player functionality - it simply restores the missing button interface that many users relied on. ✨ Why Choose This Extension: • Restores YouTube's original functionality • Clean, professional integration • No ads, no tracking, no data collection • Open source and community-driven • Regular updates to maintain compatibility 🔧 Technical Details: • Works with all YouTube themes (dark/light mode) • Compatible with YouTube Premium • Supports all video qualities and formats • Responsive design for different screen sizes Need Help? The extension works automatically - no configuration needed! If you encounter any issues, please leave feedback and we'll address them quickly. Support the Project: This extension is completely free and always will be. If you find it useful, consider supporting development through the optional donation link in the extension popup.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
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30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months0+0.0%+3+0.04
1 year+1,027+105.5%+17−0.05

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
player#60+22

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.14 Nov 2025
1.0.030 Aug 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
30 Aug 2025
Size
3.9 MB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
feheoicbfihoddeibbkejjfpmdbiphcb

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Site access
*://*.youtube.com/*

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