WatchSync - Watch Party for Netflix, YouTube & More

Tracking since Apr 29, 2026.

Changelog

• May 17, 2026
  permissions

  activeTab, storage, sidePanel, scripting

  activeTab, storage, sidePanel, scripting, identity

• May 6, 2026
  description

  WatchSync is the free, clean alternative to Netflix Party. Watch Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Max and Hulu in perfect sync with friends — no account required.
  What it does
  Start a party, share a 6-character code or invite link, and everyone's video stays perfectly synced. Play, pause, and seek together in real time.
  Public Lobby
  Browse live public watch parties and join one instantly — no code needed. Filter by streaming platform and discover what people are watching right now. Host a public party and invite the world, or keep it private with just your friends.
  Features
  ✔ Perfect video sync — play, pause and seek together
  ✔ Public lobby — discover and join open parties instantly
  ✔ Group chat with timestamps
  ✔ Free emoji reactions that float on screen
  ✔ Persistent side panel — stays open while you watch
  ✔ Party timer, member avatars, and live watcher count
  ✔ Resync button to snap back if you fall behind
  ✔ No account required — just share a code and go
  ✔ Works on YouTube, Disney+, Max, Hulu and more

  WatchSync turns any streaming session into a synchronized watch party. Start a party in seconds, share a 6-character code with friends, and watch together — no matter where they are. Pause for one person, pause for everyone.
  
  WHAT IT DOES
  
  - Synchronized playback across party members
  - Built-in group chat with emoji reactions
  - Public lobby for discovering open watch parties
  - XP system with ranks from Bronze through Champion
  - 70+ avatars and rank-colored profile flair
  - 6-character codes — no signup required to join
  - Custom party names so your crew can find each other
  - Auto-reconnect if the page reloads mid-party
  
  HOW TO USE IT
  
  1. Pin WatchSync to your browser toolbar
  2. Open a supported streaming site
  3. Click the WatchSync icon and hit "Start Party"
  4. Share the 6-character code with friends
  5. Press play. You're watching together, in sync
  
  GREAT FOR
  
  - Long-distance friends, partners, and family
  - Movie nights across timezones
  - Group reactions to season finales and live events
  - Watching with friends who live far away
  - Anyone who wants the social part of watching, with people anywhere
  
  KEY FEATURES
  
  - Cross-platform synchronization in one extension
  - Real-time chat sidebar that doesn't cover the video
  - Emoji reactions float across the screen as people react
  - Persistent profiles — keep your name, rank, and stats across parties
  - Public and private parties — host an open lobby or keep it invite-only
  - Glassmorphism UI built for the modern web
  
  PRIVACY
  
  WatchSync only activates on supported streaming sites. It does not access your viewing history, capture video content, or share data with third parties. Your account is used only for sign-in, profile customization, and the leaderboard.
  
  GETTING HELP
  
  Found a bug or have a feature request? Click the "?" button inside the extension popup, or reach out via the support email below.
  
  Built by indie developers who got tired of paying premium tiers just to watch with friends.

• May 6, 2026
  permissions

  activeTab, storage, sidePanel

  activeTab, storage, sidePanel, scripting

Permissions & access

Permissions

activeTabstoragesidePanelscriptingidentity

Host access

https://*.netflix.com/*, https://*.youtube.com/*, https://*.disneyplus.com/*, https://*.max.com/*, https://*.hulu.com/*, https://tkbzyloaylcxezdoruoe.supabase.co/*

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