What is Video Background Play Fix?
Video Background Play Fix is a browser extension available for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari that enables videos to continue playing in the background even when you navigate away from the page or put your device to sleep. Without this extension installed, most browsers will automatically pause videos when they are not the active foreground tab to conserve system resources.
This extension overrides that default behavior so you can start a video playing, then switch to another tab or lock your phone without the audio cutting out. This is useful for listening to music videos or long-form video content like lectures or podcasts while doing other tasks.
Some key features of Video Background Play Fix include:
- Works with common video sites like YouTube, Facebook, Twitch
- Lets audio continue playing when browser tab is inactive
- Keeps video going if device locks from inactivity
- Lightweight extension with minimal impact on system resources
- Easy install from Chrome Web Store, Mozilla Add-ons, Safari Extensions Gallery
The extension is free and open source software. It provides a simple fix for the common annoyance of having videos halt playback when not the foreground tab. If you regularly listen to videos in the background, Video Background Play Fix is an essential browser extension for uninterrupted audio and video.