Show Video Controls by Default

Extension lets you show control buttons by default when playing video or gifs.

As of May 2026, Show Video Controls by Default has 2,000 users and a 3.40/5 rating from 25 reviews in the Accessibility category.

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2.0K
2,000
Ratingup 4.3 percent+4.3%
3.40
25 reviews
Reviewsup 8.7 percent+8.7%
25
Version
1.0
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 26, 2026.

2.0K2.0K2.0KApr 26, 2026May 23, 2026
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May 23, 20262.0K3.26231.0
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Permissions & access

Permissions
None declared
Host access
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Screenshots

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About

The extension turns on video or gif player controls by default.

Useful when browsing meme sites such as 9gag.

No need to press the right mouse button and then "show controls". 

They will appear by default for each media.

Technical

Version
1.0
Manifest
V3
Size
8.66KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
Yes

Metadata

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Developer ID
ude5293b64753beeeae60bbd96ba8f675
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jul 12, 2022
Last Updated (Store)
Jul 12, 2022
Last Scraped
May 23, 2026
Website
Support URL
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