Noob-friendly. Install, toggle on, and forget about it. Watch Netflix in the background while you work — the extension handles the rest.
A zero-dependency Chrome extension (Manifest V3) that keeps your video playing in Picture-in-Picture when you switch tabs, auto-skips intros and recaps, and jumps to the next episode — on Netflix and any other site with a <video> element.
- Download the latest release
- Go to
chrome://extensions, enable Developer mode - Drag the
.ziponto the page — Chrome auto-installs it
Even easier: install from the Chrome Web Store (one click, no developer mode needed).
You're working, browsing, or doing literally anything else in another tab. Netflix (or YouTube, or any video site) is playing. You switch away — boom, PiP pops up so the video floats over your workspace. You switch back — it docks right back into the tab. No clicks. No menus. No friction.
Even if you've never installed a Chrome extension before, this one takes under a minute from download to working.
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Auto PiP on tab switch | Switch away from a playing video tab → PiP opens automatically. Switch back → PiP closes and video snaps back into the tab. Works on all websites (Netflix, YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, etc.). |
| One-click PiP (any site) | Click the "PiP Now" button in the popup, or hit Alt+P (Windows/Linux) / ⌘⇧P (macOS) to toggle PiP on the current tab. |
| Auto-Skip Intros & Recaps (Netflix) | Clicks "Skip Intro" and "Skip Recap" the instant they appear. Hands-free binge mode. |
| Auto-Next Episode (Netflix) | Clicks "Next Episode" when the countdown appears. Marathon uninterrupted. |
| Per-site PiP control | Enable or disable PiP on a per-website basis from the popup. Override the global default for any domain. |
| Settings popup | Toggle every feature on/off independently. Changes apply instantly — no page reloads. |
| Cross-device sync | All settings sync via your Chrome profile across every machine you sign into. |
| macOS shortcuts | Detects your OS and shows the correct shortcut in the popup footer. |
| Zero data collection | No analytics, no tracking, no network requests. The extension never phones home. |
No build tools. No npm install. Just vanilla JS.
- Download this repo (Code → Download ZIP) or grab the latest release.
- Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions. - Toggle Developer mode on (top-right corner).
- Click Load unpacked and select the unzipped folder.
- Done. The extension icon appears in your toolbar — click it to tweak settings.
A MutationObserver watches for <video> elements on the page. When found, any disablePictureInPicture attribute is stripped so the browser's native PiP is available. A visibilitychange listener handles enter/exit:
- Tab hidden + video playing →
requestPictureInPicture() - Tab visible again →
exitPictureInPicture()(docks back into the tab)
Netflix is excluded from the auto-exit behavior to avoid conflicts with its custom player.
A background service worker (background.js) handles the Alt+P / ⌘⇧P keyboard shortcut and messages from the popup's "PiP Now" button. It uses chrome.scripting.executeScript to find the active tab's <video> element and toggle PiP on demand — no content script injection required.
Runs only on netflix.com. A 500ms polling loop queries the DOM for Netflix's skip and next-episode buttons by their data-uia attributes and CSS classes. When a match appears, a synthetic click is dispatched.
All preferences live in chrome.storage.sync. The content script listens for storage changes in real time, so toggling any setting in the popup takes effect immediately on all open tabs.
The popup is organized into four sections:
| Section | Toggles |
|---|---|
| Current Site | Per-site PiP toggle (adds the current domain to the managed list), "PiP Now" button |
| Netflix Features | Auto-Skip Intros & Recaps, Auto-Next Episode, Auto-PiP on Tab Switch |
| General Website Settings | Auto-PiP on Tab Switch (applies to all non-Netflix sites with videos) |
| Managed Sites | Per-domain PiP overrides — each with its own toggle and remove button. A global "All Other Sites" default controls unlisted domains. |
| Platform | Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Windows / Linux | Alt+P |
Toggle PiP on current tab |
| macOS | ⌘⇧P (Command+Shift+P) |
Toggle PiP on current tab |
These can be customized at chrome://extensions/shortcuts.
Why isn't PiP working on a specific site?
Some sites use custom video players that don't expose a standard <video> element (e.g., DRM-protected streams, Flash-based players). The extension relies on the browser's native requestPictureInPicture() API. If a site actively blocks this API or uses a proprietary player, PiP won't work.
How do I disable PiP for a specific website?
Open the extension popup, find the site in the Managed Sites section, and toggle it off. If the site isn't listed yet, use the "Current Site" toggle to add it with PiP disabled.
Does this work on Firefox / Edge / Brave?
This is a Manifest V3 Chrome extension. It works on Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera). Firefox supports Manifest V3 extensions but the installation steps differ — download the source and load it as a temporary add-on.
Does this extension work with DRM-protected content (Netflix 4K, HBO Max)?
Auto-PiP and auto-skip work with standard Netflix streaming. Widevine DRM-protected streams (used for 4K/HDR content) may restrict PiP — this is a browser-level limitation, not an extension one.
How do I customize the keyboard shortcut?
Go to chrome://extensions/shortcuts, find "Auto-PiP & Skip", and set any key combination you prefer.
A full codebase review found zero information leaks, zero outbound network requests, and zero third-party dependencies.
| Category | Status |
|---|---|
| Data exfiltration | None — no fetch, XMLHttpRequest, WebSocket, or messaging |
| Permissions | storage (settings), activeTab (manual PiP), scripting (inject PiP toggle) |
| XSS vectors | None — no innerHTML, eval, or dynamic script injection |
| Dependencies | Zero — pure vanilla JavaScript |
| CSP violations | None — compatible with Netflix's Content Security Policy |
| Console logging | Removed — prior versions logged activity; eliminated in v1.2 |
| Credential access | None — no cookie, session, or token access |
Verdict: The extension is safe. It runs locally, never talks to the internet, and only touches <video> elements and Netflix UI buttons.
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
storage |
Persist your toggle preferences via chrome.storage.sync |
activeTab |
Let the "PiP Now" button and keyboard shortcut find the video element on the tab you're currently viewing |
scripting |
Inject a minimal script to toggle PiP when you press the shortcut or click "PiP Now" |
*://*.netflix.com/* (host) |
Required for the auto-skip and auto-next features on Netflix |
*://*/* (content script match) |
Needed so auto-PiP on tab switch works on any website |
ntflix_pip_ex/
├── manifest.json # Manifest V3 — permissions, commands, content scripts
├── background.js # Service worker — keyboard shortcut & manual PiP relay
├── content.js # Content script — auto-PiP engine + Netflix auto-skip
├── popup.html # Settings popup UI
├── popup.js # Popup logic — toggles, site overrides, storage
├── popup.css # Netflix-themed dark UI (300px compact layout)
├── icons/ # Extension icons (16, 48, 128)
└── README.md
Bug reports and feature ideas are welcome via GitHub Issues. PRs should target main and keep the zero-dependency rule. See CONTRIBUTING.md for setup instructions.
MIT