Description
Watch streaming media with friends.
Extension Rankings
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Ranking Summary
#1,310
Overall Rank
#1,195
Extension Rank
Review Summary
Metastream Remote is well-liked for enabling synchronized video watching across many streaming sites and is considered a superior alternative to some similar extensions. However, users report recurring technical issues such as bugs causing errors on various websites, audio/video sync problems, lack of updates, and permission concerns. Despite these challenges, it remains a favored free option with a good feature set, but improvements in stability and support would enhance the overall experience.
Pros
- Highly praised for its functionality and ease of use compared to alternatives like Teleparty.
- Supports streaming from a wide variety of video sites, including less popular ones.
- Has been reliable over a long period for some users, indicating solid core performance.
- Offers a good free option for synchronized video watching with friends.
- Users appreciate its overall concept and performance when it works properly.
Cons
- Frequently causes technical issues such as bugs, errors, and compatibility problems, especially with certain sites (e.g., Google Cloud Console).
- Audio/video synchronization problems, including no sound or dark screen for remote viewers.
- Lacks recent updates and active support, leading to unresolved bugs and degraded user experience.
- Requires broad permissions, which some users find concerning due to privacy and security.
- Sometimes struggles to start sessions for other users or to sync playback position correctly.
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- declarativeNetRequest
- webNavigation
- webRequest
- contextMenus
- scripting
- storage
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
Version
2.3.0
Updated
April 18, 2025
Size
0.05 MB
Languages
en
Developer Information
Authorhttps://getmetastream.com
Email[email protected]
Websitegetmetastream.com
HelpHelp & Support
PrivacyPrivacy Policy
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