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 snapshotsTracking since Apr 18, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | 2.0K | 4.58 | 26 | 1.0.1 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 2.0K | 4.58 | 26 | 1.0.1 |
| May 20, 2026 | 2.0K | 4.58 | 26 | 1.0.1 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 2.0K | 4.59 | 27 | 1.0.1 |
| Now | 2.0K | 4.61 | 28 | 1.0.1 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- None declared
- Host access
- *://*.youtube.com/*
Screenshots
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
- feheoicbfihoddeibbkejjfpmdbiphcb
- Developer ID
- ub6e62032865ec9c8fbee246f8f6675f4
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Aug 30, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Nov 4, 2025
- Last Scraped
- Jun 3, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- https://github.com/Harryrosestudios/YouTube-Mini-Player-Button-Restorer/issues/new/choose
- Privacy Policy
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