YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer

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

As of June 2026, YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer has 2,000 users and a 4.61/5 rating from 28 reviews in the Functionality & UI category.

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Version
1.0.1
Manifest V3

History

4 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 18, 20262.0K4.58261.0.1
Apr 28, 20262.0K4.58261.0.1
May 20, 20262.0K4.58261.0.1
Jun 3, 20262.0K4.59271.0.1
Now2.0K4.61281.0.1

Permissions & access

Permissions
None declared
Host access
*://*.youtube.com/*

Screenshots

YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer screenshot 1YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer screenshot 2

About

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.

Technical

Version
1.0.1
Manifest
V3
Size
3.89MiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
ub6e62032865ec9c8fbee246f8f6675f4
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Aug 30, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Nov 4, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 3, 2026
Website
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