Guide: How to Run Plex and Other Web Apps in Chrome App Mode

If you want to run web-based Plex applications in Chrome, you need to remove the ‘Open as window’ option. This is a change that Google made in the latest versions of Chrome, so if you’re using an older version of the browser, you may not be able to do this. If you have a recent Chrome installation, however, you should be able to try these steps and see if they work:

  1. Open Chrome and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen.
  2. On the left side of this screen, click on ‘Settings’.
  3. In ‘Settings’, click on ‘Extensions’.
  4. On the right side of this screen, click on ‘Open as window’. This will remove all unnecessary items from your address bar and bookmarks page and make your browsing experience more efficient.

Chrome’s standard interface can be limiting when running a web app. ..

Chrome can be used to browse the web normally, but if you use web-based applications, you can quit the app out of habit and accidentally terminate your web app as well. ..

Chrome can be configured to run in “app mode.” This mode runs your web app as a separate process, removing all UI elements from the Chrome window. The idea is that everything you need should be in your web app interface, so you don’t need the normal Chrome interface. There are ways to always run Chrome in app mode for situations like public kiosks, but you can also configure special shortcuts that only run certain websites or web apps in app mode. ..

Create a shortcut to Chrome app mode

To configure Plex Web Player as a shortcut on your desktop:

  1. Launch Chrome and go to the website or web app you want to configure.
  2. Once it loads, click on the Customize and Manage icon (three dots) in the top right corner of the window.
  3. Move your cursor over from that menu More tools then select Create a shortcut. A new Create Shortcut window appears up on the top. Give your shortcut any name (by default the page name of the website or web app). Then make sure the option Open as a window is checked.Click Create to complete the process and you will find a new shortcut on your desktop.

Run a Chrome App Mode Shortcut

To launch a web app or website in Chrome app mode, simply double-click on the shortcut you created. You’ll see the familiar interface of your app or website, but all the standard Chrome UI elements have disappeared, making you look much cleaner. ..

Chrome app mode provides a more clear interface when running a website or web app in the Chrome browser. This is due to the way that Chrome handles user input and navigation.

Chrome’s shortcut has opened a separate process that you can check on your Dock or taskbar depending on the operating system. This means that while your app or website is still fully displayed in Chrome, it now works more like a separate standalone application. This makes using it alongside your normal browser windows much more convenient.

If you have a Chrome app shortcut on your desktop, you can move it to the taskbar, the start menu, or any other location you want. You can also start Chrome automatically when you log in.

Configuring a website to start in app mode is a great way to make navigation on your website easier. This is due to the lack of web mode UI elements that would make normal navigation difficult.

How to Run Plex and Other Web Apps in Chrome App Mode: benefits

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Final note

Plex is a great way to keep your media library organized and accessible on the go. In this guide, we’ll show you how to run Plex in Chrome App Mode so you can access it from anywhere.

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