Video Popout is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 8 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Video Popout is an extension that lets you easily detach the active video in a tab and load it in a small and floating popup outside of the current window.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Video Popout (original) | 4.3 | 100K+ | Free | |
| Return YouTube Dislike | 4.5 | 5M+ | Freemium | |
| Video Speed Controller | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Students and anyone watching long videos or lectures |
| SponsorBlock | 4.6 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily. |
| Enhancer for YouTube | 4.7 | 1M+ | Free | Heavy YouTube viewers who want full control over playback and layout. |
| YouTube Summary with ChatGPT | 4.3 | 1M+ | Free | Students and researchers triaging long videos, lectures and conference talks. |
| AHA Music - Song Finder for Browser | 4.2 | 1M+ | Free | |
| Zoom to Fill - Ultrawide Video | 3.9 | 200K+ | Free | |
| Custom Progress Bar for YouTube™ | 4.6 | 200K+ | Free |
Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Why it replaces Video Popout: Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces Video Popout: Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Why it replaces Video Popout: Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Why it replaces Video Popout: Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
Why it replaces Video Popout: Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
What is the song? Song identifier tells you!
Why it replaces Video Popout: Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
Removes videos black bars on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Youtube by changing to ultrawide video aspect ratio.
Why it replaces Video Popout: Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
Change Youtube™ progress bar to custom from fun collection. Make your Youtube™ player awesome!
Why it replaces Video Popout: Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Return YouTube Dislike is the closest match. Another YouTube extension worth comparing against Video Popout.
Yes — Video Speed Controller, SponsorBlock, Enhancer for YouTube are free.
Common reasons are pricing, missing sync or team features, and specific limitations: Some features require a paid plan; Requests access to the sites you visit.
