Rtube Watch Party by Rtube

Rtube Watch Party is a handy tool for watching videos and movies synchronously with friends in real time. The extension automatically synchronizes participants' players: pause, play, or rewind. 🍿 Watch your favorite content together, wherever you are! 🌍 Forget about trying to press the "Play" button at the same time. 🎬 Rtube Watch Party turns your browser into a virtual cinema 🎟, allowing you to share the emotions of watching movies, TV series, and shows in real time! 🎭👯‍♂️

✨ Main Features

⏸️ Real-Time Synchronization: Full playback control. Pause, start, and rewind are perfectly synchronized between all room participants down to the exact second.

🔄 Seamless Sync & Streaming:

- For the Host: Use the "Sync this video" button in the lobby menu to instantly broadcast your current video to all participants.

- For Guests: Missed the notification? The new "Join the stream" button lets you sync up with the host's active video at any time with a single click.

🌐 Multi-Platform Support: Enjoy content on leading video hosting services and popular online cinemas! 📺🍕

⚡️ Instant Connection: The "Paste and Join" function lets you enter a room in a second.

🔒 Privacy and Stability: Every lobby is protected by a unique password. Rooms are limited to 10 participants for an optimal lag-free experience.

🌙 Intuitive Interface: Modern dark theme with smooth animations and native support for 4 languages (RU, EN, ES, ZH). 🌍🗣


🚀 How to Start Watching

1. Create a Room: Open a video on a supported site and click "Create Lobby". Your login info is automatically saved, and the room is instantly ready for your friends. 📝➕
2. Invite Friends: Send the ready-to-use invitation to your friends. They just need to copy the entire message and click one button in the extension. 💌💬
3. Join: Friends click "Paste and Join" — and they are in your room. 🤝🚪
4. Enjoy: If you change the video, just click "Sync this video", and everyone gets an instant notification. If anyone joins late, they can simply click "Join the stream" to catch up immediately! 🎉🥂

🛠 Technical Details

🔌 Fast WebSockets: Runs via the secure WSS protocol. ⚡️

🔋 Eco-Friendly Optimization: Advanced algorithm reduces network load by 97% and saves your battery life!

🛡 Security: Built-in Rate Limiter protects the infrastructure from bots.

⚙️ Manual Activation: "Activate on this site" feature allows use on any player. 💻

⏳ Auto-Cleanup: Inactive room deletion keeps servers fast and efficient. 🧹


💖 Support the Project

If you like Rtube Watch Party, you can support the author using the interactive donate button or QR code directly in the extension menu. Happy watching! ☕️🍿