Background Playback Helper (YouTube & Vimeo) extension

Security at a glance

Low riskSafety score 96/1003 findings

Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.

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Firefox listing ID: playback-helper-youtube-vimeo

Permissions (5)

  • View open tabs

Frequently asked questions

Is Background Playback Helper (YouTube & Vimeo) safe to use?

Our latest automated scan rates the Firefox listing of Background Playback Helper (YouTube & Vimeo) at 96/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.

What permissions does Background Playback Helper (YouTube & Vimeo) require?

Background Playback Helper (YouTube & Vimeo) requests 5 permissions. The most significant: View open tabs. See the full breakdown in the security report.

Who develops Background Playback Helper (YouTube & Vimeo)?

Background Playback Helper (YouTube & Vimeo) is published by Phase3. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.