Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view)

CRX ID
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Status
Live on Store
Description from extension meta

Forces YouTube to open the player in the theater mode (full-width mode) even if you are logged out

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Theater Mode for YouTube™ (large player view)
Description from store

This extension enables YouTube to default to theater mode for the player, even if you're not logged in. If you prefer the default mode, you can easily switch back by clicking the button in the player or using the "KeyT" shortcut. However, the next time you visit, the player will automatically be in theater mode again. The extension doesn't offer any configurable options; it functions seamlessly. It's important to note that the theater mode activated by the extension is authentic and not achieved through CSS or JS tricks; it uses YouTube's actual theater mode.

To use this feature in incognito mode, you must allow the extension to be active in this mode.

How does the extension work?
The extension employs two methods to ensure the player is in theater mode:
1. It sets the relevant cookie on each visit.
2. It triggers the necessary button press when the player loads.

For reporting any bugs, please use the discussion section found at:
https://webextension.org/listing/youtube-tools.html?theater

Latest reviews

John Rooney 2025-09-23

exactly what i needed, works well, thank you very much :)

Axel 2025-09-14

doesn't work

Atif Minhaz 2025-07-25

not smooth

Joshua Cooprider 2025-07-21

Works amazing and does exactly what it says. Basically auto-theater mode

Mc Hasib 2025-07-21

The most underrated YouTube extension ever. Using it for years now.

Jarrett Motz 2025-07-21

I've been using the app for years and it works perfectly.

Eric 2025-05-07

Does not work

Michel Borer 2024-11-20

Doesn't work.

ASUNDER 2024-08-29

None of the youtube theatre mode extensions seem to be doing their job lately. It works half the time or less.

Parakeet709 2024-04-30

nuclear bombs

Beckett 2024-01-21

used for years great app

Steve Jones 2024-01-09

Sends spam using notification. DON'T USE!!!!

Darryll 2023-11-22

Works fine on my ultra wide!

TroLL Master 2023-09-19

Nice QoL extention. I hate switching to theater mode every time I reopen YouTube.

TroLL Master 2023-09-19

Nice QoL extention. I hate switching to theater mode every time I reopen YouTube.

Zelder 2023-02-16

black screen in fullscreen mode. Need fix.

Zelder 2023-02-16

black screen in fullscreen mode. Need fix.

Ênio Lucena Vaz 2022-09-17

not working, dont waste your time with this garbage

Ênio Lucena Vaz 2022-09-17

not working, dont waste your time with this garbage

Hardik 2022-07-08

That's exactly, I'm searching for❤ thank you so much

Hardik 2022-07-08

That's exactly, I'm searching for❤ thank you so much

Pixel Pirate 2022-02-25

Exactly as described, videos load in theatre mode, no longer need to toggle via the player, top marks!

Pixel Pirate 2022-02-25

Exactly as described, videos load in theatre mode, no longer need to toggle via the player, top marks!

Garvit Agrawal 2022-01-24

Works perfectly!!

Garvit Agrawal 2022-01-24

Works perfectly!!

JRobert111111 2021-10-31

This extension is now working again after the October 2021 update. The prior update in September 2021 caused it not to work properly. Thank you for fixing this great extension!

JRobert111111 2021-10-31

This extension is now working again after the October 2021 update. The prior update in September 2021 caused it not to work properly. Thank you for fixing this great extension!

Richard Dickson 2021-10-26

Works within YouTube, but doesn't work when opening YouTube links from other sites.

Richard Dickson 2021-10-26

Works within YouTube, but doesn't work when opening YouTube links from other sites.

Nick 2021-10-03

stopped working

Nick 2021-10-03

stopped working

Роман 2021-10-03

Nice, but need add auto quality with my choice (example i use only 720p) :)

Роман 2021-10-03

Nice, but need add auto quality with my choice (example i use only 720p) :)

Michael Nugraha 2021-09-20

it's working :D

Michael Nugraha 2021-09-20

it's working :D

petteri heilala 2021-08-19

not workin

petteri heilala 2021-08-19

not workin

JensB__ “Fronds” 2021-08-19

Does not work.

JensB__ “Fronds” 2021-08-19

Does not work.

PlayWithMeEdward 2021-08-06

Used to work flawlessly but has recently stopped. Reinstalled the extension, no difference.

PlayWithMeEdward 2021-08-06

Used to work flawlessly but has recently stopped. Reinstalled the extension, no difference.

Craig Dunham 2021-08-01

Doesn't work at all.

Craig Dunham 2021-08-01

Doesn't work at all.

Vadiño Guerrero 2021-06-30

Thanks a lot for this, it's just what I was looking for, gets the job done without changing anything else

Snowcone Guy 2021-04-06

Doesn't work in like forever.

Snowcone Guy 2021-04-06

Doesn't work in like forever.

McHasib VEVO 2021-03-09

Best of all. Now I don't have to click the Cinema mode every single time I open a new video.

McHasib VEVO 2021-03-09

Best of all. Now I don't have to click the Cinema mode every single time I open a new video.

n ascentt 2021-02-24

Seems to work very well.

n ascentt 2021-02-24

Seems to work very well.

Statistics

Installs
20,000
Market
Chrome Web Store
Category
Rating
3.76 (101 votes)
Last update
2025-07-21
Version 0.2.5
Languages