Want to keep a YouTube video visible while you work in another Windows app? Easy YouTube Player opens video in its own floating window, with controls for its size, position, and transparency.
Open a video in the floating player
Enter a video URL in the player to open a supported source. When a website’s playback page is already open in a browser, the browser extension can pass compatible media to Easy YouTube Player. Some sites expose playable media only after playback begins, so the extension’s handoff depends on whether it can identify the stream.
Once a video is playing, move the player to a corner of the screen or resize it to fit beside the app you are using. The always-on-top setting keeps it above other windows; adjustable transparency lets you see more of the work underneath. Window locking prevents accidental movement or resizing while you interact with another application.
Keep videos and channels organized
Use playlists and bookmarks to keep selected videos accessible inside the player instead of arranging browser tabs around them. The player also includes tools for managing followed channels. Linking an account can load channel follows into a grid, making it easier to browse those channels from the app.
Easy YouTube Player also supports local media, alongside web video sources and streams.
Use the browser extension for supported pages
When a video page does not open from its address alone, start playback in the browser and use the extension to send detected media to the player. Website changes, login requirements, and playback restrictions can affect detection.
Pros
- Keeps video above other windows with always-on-top playback
- Resizable, movable window with adjustable transparency
- Playlists, bookmarks, and followed-channel management
- Browser extension can send supported videos to the player
Cons
- Some sites only work through the browser extension, and site changes can break detection
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11 · Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime
Can Easy YouTube Player download videos for offline viewing?
No. It supports playback and organization, but does not download videos from streaming services. It can play local media.
How do I send a browser video to Easy YouTube Player?
Install the player’s browser extension, start the video in the browser, and use the extension to open compatible media in the player.
Why might a video URL fail to open directly?
Some websites expose playable media only after playback starts in the browser. The extension may be able to detect and pass supported media to the player.
