We make Youtube Pop Out Player, so we are not neutral. This page lists what each option is good at, including where others are the better choice. Facts checked on 9 November 2026; extensions change, so check the store listing before installing.
The options at a glance
| Option | Type | Window | Works on | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome picture-in-picture | Built into Chrome | Floating, stays on top | Most HTML5 videos | Free |
| Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google) | Extension: toolbar button | Floating, stays on top | Most HTML5 videos | Free |
| Youtube Pop Out Player (Cresotech) | Extension: button in the YouTube player, keyboard shortcut | Floating, stays on top | YouTube video pages | Free to try, from $2/month |
| YouTube Popout Player (rthaut) | Extension, open source | Popup window, does not stay on top | YouTube | Free |
| Mini player extensions (e.g. YouTube Mini Player) | Extension: player over the page | Small, inside the page | YouTube | Varies |
| Opera Video Popout | Built into Opera | Floating | Most videos | Free |
Chrome picture-in-picture
Right-click a video twice and choose Picture in picture. Best for a quick floating video with nothing to install. Limits: hidden behind a double right-click; the browser limits the window size; minimal controls. Guide.
Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google)
Google's own extension adds a toolbar button (and a keyboard shortcut) that starts picture-in-picture for the video on the page. Best for people who want the built-in feature in one click on any site. Limits: the same window as Chrome's picture-in-picture.
YouTube Popout Player (rthaut)
An open-source extension available for Chrome, Edge and Firefox that opens YouTube videos in a popup window. Best for users who prefer open-source code and a window of any size. Limits: its own FAQ notes that the popup does not stay on top of other windows.
Mini player extensions
These keep a small player floating over the page while you scroll YouTube or other sites. Best for reading comments or a long page while a video plays. Limits: the player lives inside the browser tab, so it is hidden when you switch to another app.
Youtube Pop Out Player
Our extension adds a pop-out button to the YouTube player and a keyboard shortcut. One click floats the video in the browser's picture-in-picture window, on top of other apps; the same button brings it back. Best for people who keep tutorials, lectures or streams floating while they work, every day. Limits: YouTube video pages only (not Shorts or embedded videos); the same window size as picture-in-picture; paid after the free trial. Learn more · vs Chrome picture-in-picture
How to choose
- Floating video now and then, on any site? Chrome's picture-in-picture or Google's extension.
- Floating YouTube videos every day, one click from the player? Youtube Pop Out Player.
- Want to see the video while reading the same page? A mini player extension.
- Need a window of any size and do not need it on top? A popup-window player.