Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback
Allow the browser to play HLS (m3u8) or MPEG-Dash (mpd) video urls 'natively'. This is a fork of Native HLS with additional features. Click on any m3u8 or mpd link inside Firefox to play it directly in a new tab
Play HLS & MPEG-Dash Videos in Firefox
"Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback" is a Firefox add-on enabling users to play m3u8 and mpd video links directly in the browser. It leverages hls.js and dashjs libraries to provide native playback support in a new tab, offering a hassle-free video experience without needing external players or downloads. Besides being a valuable tool for streaming enthusiasts, this fork of Native HLS also includes additional features aimed at improving user experience. For support and issue reporting, the extension redirects to its dedicated GitHub page.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
By: David Cavar
Rating: 4.00 
(21)
Weekly download count: 239
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- declarativeNetRequest
- storage
- contextMenus
Host permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 829.85K
Email: pa*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works well for HLS
- Has quality changing features
- Is better than the Native HLS addon
Cons
- Does not support all HLS videos
- Does not support MPEG Audio and MP2 codecs
- Lacks keyboard shortcuts for navigation and play speed adjustment
Most mentioned
- Inability to skip using keyboard arrows or NumPad
- Limited codec support for HLS
- Need for additional shortcuts
User reviews
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by jose, 2025-01-20
by Ka, 2023-12-30
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Native MPEG-Dash + HLS Playback. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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