The future of floating video is here. A standalone Mac app that transforms how you watch YouTube. Designed for Productivity.
Download for Apple SiliconOriginally called YouTube Floater, we renamed our app to Floater Window to appease YouTube and Apple's guidelines while maintaining our core mission: creating the ultimate floating video experience.
A Mac App Store version will be released soon, but you can purchase directly from the developer now with no extra % cut by ο£Ώ. Support independent development and get lifetime updates!
Transparent background that floats above all applications, perfect for multitasking while keeping your content visible.
Adjust window transparency to blend seamlessly with your workflow. No system hacks or SIP modifications required.
Control volume separately from other Mac applications with an intuitive slider interface.
Snap to corners instantly - top-left, top-right, bottom corners - for perfect positioning without thinking.
Enhanced cursor detection means you only need to be near the edge to resize - no precise clicking required.
Hide controls to reduce distractions, show them when needed. Perfect for focus sessions and presentations.
Open current video in your default browser with one click, or control the player when hovered over.
Built specifically for Apple Silicon Macs, ensuring maximum performance and energy efficiency.
You can click and drag the window like normal, but also provides a great "move" button you can simply click and drag the player easily anywhere on your screen without having to try to painstakingly fight to find the top bar.
Watch how Floater Window transforms your YouTube experience with seamless floating video playback.
Floater Window is not a Chrome extension, not just a menu app, but a standalone Mac application with no built-in ads,
built for Apple Silicon that will be continuously upgraded for the future.
Feature | β Floater Window | β SIMBL / Afloat / Extensions |
---|---|---|
Modern macOS Compatibility | β Yes | β No (SIP conflict) |
Apple Silicon Native Support | β Yes | β No |
Adjustable Window Opacity | β Yes | β Limited |
Standalone YouTube Pop-Out Player | β Yes | β Requires combo |
No Xcode / Developer Program Needed | β Yes | β No |
Easy Distribution (DMG) | β Yes | β No |
No System Hacks or SIP Changes | β Yes | β No |
Works on macOS Sonoma, Sequoia & Future Tahoe | β Yes | β Breaks on updates |
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macOS Sonoma, Sequoia & future Tahoe compatible β’ No subscription β’ Lifetime updates