Description
Removes black bars on ultrawide videos and offers advanced options to fix aspect ratio.
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"Work" Keyword
"Video Player" Keyword
"Video" Keyword
"Support" Keyword
"Remove" Keyword
"Monitor" Keyword
"Increase" Keyword
"Full Page" Keyword
"Detect" Keyword
"Definition" Keyword
"Define" Keyword
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Review Summary
Ultrawidify was once a simple, respected tool that effectively stretched videos with convenient keyboard shortcuts and default settings. However, multiple users report that a recent update severely broke core functions: the forced in-player UI is intrusive and cannot be disabled, videos randomly shrink unexpectedly, default settings and hotkeys stop working, and performance issues occur. It no longer autosaves preferences or applies stretch modes automatically, forcing manual adjustments per video. Compatibility problems, especially on Netflix and certain browsers, are also noted. Many users urge the developer to revert the update or fix these critical regressions.
Pros
- Previously worked well and was easy to use
- Provided useful video stretching features, including keyboard shortcuts
- Developer has put significant effort into the extension
- Works perfectly on some platforms like Plex
- Respected and appreciated by some users before latest updates
Cons
- Recent update introduced a forced and intrusive in-player UI that cannot be disabled
- Randomly shrinks videos to a small rectangle, breaking basic functionality
- Keyboard shortcuts and default settings often fail or reset unpredictably
- Extension causes performance issues like freezing and high memory usage
- Does not work properly on some sites like Netflix after update
- Users must manually set stretch settings for each video instead of defaults applying
Permissions
This extension can:
- storage
- scripting
This extension can access:
- *://*/*
Additional Information
6.2.5
April 17, 2025
8.75 MB
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