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YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer

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How to install Open in Chrome Web Store
CRX ID
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Status
  • Live on Store
Description from extension meta

Brings back the missing mini player button on YouTube with the same 'i' key functionality.

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YouTube Mini Player Button Restorer
Description from store

Restore YouTube's Missing Mini Player Button - Get Picture-in-Picture Back!

YouTube recently removed the mini player button from video controls, making it harder to access picture-in-picture mode. This lightweight extension brings it back exactly where it belongs!

🎯 What It Does:
• Automatically adds the mini player button back to YouTube's video controls
• Places the button between settings and theater mode (just like before)
• Seamlessly integrates with YouTube's design - looks completely native
• Works instantly on all YouTube videos without any setup

⚡ Key Features:
• One-click mini player - Click the button or press 'i' to activate
• Perfect positioning - Sits naturally between existing YouTube controls
• Auto-updates - Works across all YouTube page navigation
• Lightweight - Zero impact on YouTube's performance
• Privacy-focused - No data collection, works entirely offline

🚀 How It Works:
1. Install the extension
2. Go to any YouTube video
3. Look for the mini player button in the control bar
4. Click it (or press 'i') to open picture-in-picture mode

The extension uses YouTube's existing mini player functionality - it simply restores the missing button interface that many users relied on.

✨ Why Choose This Extension:
• Restores YouTube's original functionality
• Clean, professional integration
• No ads, no tracking, no data collection
• Open source and community-driven
• Regular updates to maintain compatibility

🔧 Technical Details:
• Works with all YouTube themes (dark/light mode)
• Compatible with YouTube Premium
• Supports all video qualities and formats
• Responsive design for different screen sizes

Need Help?
The extension works automatically - no configuration needed! If you encounter any issues, please leave feedback and we'll address them quickly.

Support the Project:
This extension is completely free and always will be. If you find it useful, consider supporting development through the optional donation link in the extension popup.

Latest reviews

Marcus E. Kure
THANKYOU!!!! for not sucking like youtube, but being absolutely AWESOME!
Anh
Can you make it work with PlayerTube?
Mncedisi Nelson Mlumbi
Amazing, thank you.
NOT SPALK TV
does what it says 10/10
Ben Schultz
Excellent extension. Thanks for updating!
Amr Ahmed (Helal)
very good thank you man
american prince
fantastic idea works well
Lian Ju
Yes, with yt recent mediaplyer update, it doesn't show up anymore, and pushes yt buttons up when installed
Lalrinsanga Kzl
not working in the new UI chrome yt, 22 oct 2025
Planateee
I was asking myself why the hell would YT remove this ? but thank god for this extension
Sean SD
Simple and works. Unsure why they decided to remove it as sometimes I don't feel like reaching for my 'i' key. Thanks for this.
Purple Pleue
Works amazing well
Bobby H
does precisely what it was intended to do.
Zee Bay
very functional
Night
works
GxArk
Life Saver !!!
Christopher Lyons
It's a shame you have to use "i" but better than nothing!
Manik Gain
good
Paweł Goliński
Hello, it doesn't work with new ui. button is simply missing and YouTube stock buttons are misaligned.
David Horáček
Works great