Float by dragondaw
Automatically open playing videos in Picture-in-Picture when switching tabs, apps, or desktops.Automatically open playing videos in Picture-in-Picture when switching tabs, applications, or desktops. Keep watching while you multitask.
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About this extension
Float
Your video, everywhere.
Float makes multitasking effortless by automatically opening playing videos in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) when you switch tabs, applications, or desktops.
Whether you’re working, browsing, or switching between virtual desktops, Float helps keep your videos visible without interrupting your workflow.
Features
Automatic Picture-in-Picture
Automatically activates PiP when you switch browser tabs, applications, or desktops.
Smart Video Detection
Identifies actively playing videos and prioritizes the most relevant video when multiple players are present.
Audio Awareness
Prioritizes videos with audio enabled, helping avoid unwanted activation from muted background videos.
Minimum Playback Duration
Choose how long a video must play before automatic PiP becomes available.
Automatic Return
Optionally restores videos to their original browser tabs when you return.
Fullscreen Protection
Prevents automatic PiP activation while watching fullscreen content.
Website Controls
Configure which websites can activate Float using customizable website rules.
Adaptive Appearance
Automatically follows your browser or operating system’s light and dark appearance.
Designed to Stay Out of Your Way
Float features a clean, minimalist interface with straightforward controls and a lightweight design.
No accounts. No subscriptions. No advertisements. No tracking.
Privacy
Float operates locally within your browser. It does not collect, transmit, or sell your personal information.
Developer
Created by dragondaw.
© 2026 dragondaw. All rights reserved.
Your video, everywhere.
Float makes multitasking effortless by automatically opening playing videos in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) when you switch tabs, applications, or desktops.
Whether you’re working, browsing, or switching between virtual desktops, Float helps keep your videos visible without interrupting your workflow.
Features
Automatic Picture-in-Picture
Automatically activates PiP when you switch browser tabs, applications, or desktops.
Smart Video Detection
Identifies actively playing videos and prioritizes the most relevant video when multiple players are present.
Audio Awareness
Prioritizes videos with audio enabled, helping avoid unwanted activation from muted background videos.
Minimum Playback Duration
Choose how long a video must play before automatic PiP becomes available.
Automatic Return
Optionally restores videos to their original browser tabs when you return.
Fullscreen Protection
Prevents automatic PiP activation while watching fullscreen content.
Website Controls
Configure which websites can activate Float using customizable website rules.
Adaptive Appearance
Automatically follows your browser or operating system’s light and dark appearance.
Designed to Stay Out of Your Way
Float features a clean, minimalist interface with straightforward controls and a lightweight design.
No accounts. No subscriptions. No advertisements. No tracking.
Privacy
Float operates locally within your browser. It does not collect, transmit, or sell your personal information.
Developer
Created by dragondaw.
© 2026 dragondaw. All rights reserved.
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Permissions and data
Required permissions:
- Access browser tabs
- Access your data for all websites
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
More information
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- Version
- 0.3.5
- Size
- 31.02 KB
- Last updated
- 11 days ago (Oct 23, 2026)
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- License
- All Rights Reserved
- Privacy Policy
- Read the privacy policy for this add-on
- Version History
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Float was created to solve a simple problem: keeping videos visible while moving between browser tabs, applications, and desktops without repeatedly activating Picture-in-Picture manually.
How It Works
Float integrates with Firefox’s native Picture-in-Picture functionality rather than creating a separate video player.
The extension monitors playback activity and browser visibility changes to determine when automatic Picture-in-Picture should be requested.
Privacy by Design
Float operates locally within your browser. Your preferences remain on your device, and no account or external service is required.
Compatibility & Limitations
Float is designed for Firefox and compatible Firefox-based browsers.
Automatic Picture-in-Picture activation depends on browser capabilities, permissions, and website restrictions. Some videos may not support automatic activation.
Desktop switching detection relies on browser visibility and focus events and may vary depending on your operating system.
Feedback & Development
Float is independently developed and maintained by dragondaw.
Feedback, bug reports, and suggestions for future improvements are welcome.