Universal Video Maximizer is a free Chrome extension developed by trophygeek. It falls under the category of Browsers and is classified as an Add-ons & Tools subcategory. This extension allows users to zoom videos and enable theater mode on most websites without requiring permissions for each site.

With Universal Video Maximizer, users can easily zoom in on videos to fill the browser window, removing any unnecessary clutter. Many websites restrict the size of videos, but this extension gives users control over the video size without distractions from the surrounding page elements.

One of the notable features of Universal Video Maximizer is its compatibility with websites where other zooming extensions fail. It provides a secure and private browsing experience, and it has been working flawlessly sinceAdditionally, the extension is open source, making it transparent and accessible to users.

Please note that all fixes and developments are now happening on the "v3 BETA" version of Universal Video Maximizer, which utilizes Chrome's latest extension's API. Users can try out the Video Maximizer V3 BETA, which includes playback speed controls, by visiting the Chrome Web Store.