Install freeDisclosure: we make Picture in Picture for Videos, the first entry. Everything else here is listed so you can make your own choice. We copied the figures from each Chrome Web Store listing on November 1, 2026. We have not hands-on tested the other extensions, so the “best for” notes come from their listings, not our testing.
The seven at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Updated | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picture in Picture for Videos | 4.5 (23) | 100,000 | Oct 2026 | 41 KB | One-click pop-out, kept up to date |
| Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google) | 3.4 (2.7K) | 4,000,000 | Feb 2025 | 10 KB | An official, open-source option |
| Picture in Picture | PiP | Floating Player for Youtube | 4.6 (1.3K) | 100,000 | Apr 2026 | 33 KB | The strongest rating across many reviews |
| Picture in Picture - floating video player | 3.9 (440) | 400,000 | Feb 2025 | 34 KB | A widely installed alternative |
| Force Picture-in-Picture Extension | 4.5 (87) | 30,000 | May 2026 | 10 KB | Sites that switch picture-in-picture off |
| PiP - Picture in Picture Plus | 3.7 (31) | 10,000 | Oct 2026 | 3.5 MB | Subtitles and floating part of a page |
| Picture-in-Picture any site | 4.7 (116) | 30,000 | Jul 2024 | 10 KB | Floating a whole site, not only video |
Rating shows the average with the number of ratings in brackets. A high average from a few dozen ratings tells you less than a similar average from thousands.
1. Picture in Picture for Videos
Ours. One click on the toolbar icon pops the current tab’s video into Chrome’s floating window, and you can set your own keyboard shortcut. It works on YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Twitch and most sites with a standard video player, and it is available in 55 languages. It was last updated in October 2026. The weak spot is the small number of ratings, 23, for its user base. Add it to Chrome.
2. Picture-in-Picture Extension (by Google)
The official option, and the most installed by a wide margin. It is tiny and open source. Its listing shows the lowest rating here and no update since February 2025, and its fixed shortcut is Alt+P. We have a full side-by-side comparison.
3. Picture in Picture | PiP | Floating Player for Youtube
The strongest rating among the extensions here with more than a thousand ratings: 4.6 from 1.3K. Its listing says it works on YouTube, Netflix and other sites.
4. Picture in Picture - floating video player
A popular alternative with 400,000 users. Its listing was last updated in February 2025, so check that it still suits you before relying on it.
5. Force Picture-in-Picture Extension
A fork of Google’s extension. Its listing says it forces picture-in-picture by removing the attribute sites use to switch it off, and that it has no analytics. Consider this one if a site refuses the normal route.
6. PiP - Picture in Picture Plus
The largest extension here at 3.5 MB. Its listing advertises subtitles and floating any part of a page, which goes further than Chrome’s standard window. It has fewer users and ratings than the others.
7. Picture-in-Picture any site
A different approach: its listing says it opens a whole site in picture-in-picture, not only video. It has a high rating, but it was last updated in July 2024.
How to choose
- You only use it occasionally: try Chrome’s built-in option first. Our how-to guide covers every method.
- You want one click on most sites: pick an actively updated extension.
- You want an official, open-source tool: Google’s extension.
- A specific site will not pop out: check our supported sites list and the troubleshooting guide first.
- You need subtitles in the window: look at an extension that lists subtitles as a feature.
What to check before installing any of them
- Permissions. Chrome shows what the extension can access when you install it.
- Privacy. Read the listing’s privacy section and the developer’s policy.
- Last updated. A long gap can mean less support as Chrome changes.
- Recent reviews. Sort by newest and look for your main video site.