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🎬 Tested Streaming Services & Compatibility
This document tracks which streaming platforms and media servers are supported by the KoalaSync extension.
Tip
Contributions are highly welcome! 🤝 Anyone can easily update this list. If you have tested a streaming service (whether it works, has issues, or is not yet listed), please help the project by submitting a quick Pull Request. See the How to Contribute guide below!
Compatibility Matrix
| Service | Sync Works | Media Title | Episode Auto-Sync | Last Tested | Tested By | Extension Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ❌ N/A | — | — | — | Individual videos, not episodes. |
| Twitch | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ❌ N/A | — | — | — | Individual streams/VODs. |
| Netflix | ✅ Full | ❌ | ❌ | — | — | — | No media title exposed. |
| Emby | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | — | — | — | Best-in-class support. |
| Jellyfin | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | — | — | — | — |
| Plex | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — | — | — | — |
| Disney+ | ✅ Full | ⚠️ Partial | ❌ | — | — | — | Series title only (e.g. "The Simpsons"), no episode info. |
| Prime Video | ✅ Full | ✅ Full | ❌ | — | — | — | — |
| HBO Max / Max | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — | — | — | — |
| Crunchyroll | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — | — | — | — |
| Vimeo | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — | — | — | — |
| Dailymotion | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — | — | — | — |
| ARD / ZDF Mediathek | Not tested | Not tested | Not tested | — | — | — | — |
Legend
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ✅ Full | Works without limitations. |
| ⚠️ Partial | Works with caveats (see Notes). |
| ❌ | Not supported / does not work. |
| ❌ N/A | Not applicable (feature does not exist on the platform). |
| Not tested | Has not been tested yet. |
How to Contribute
Updating this compatibility list is quick and easy! You don't need deep coding skills to contribute:
- Fork the Repository: Click the Fork button at the top of the KoalaSync GitHub Repository.
- Edit this File: Open docs/TESTED_SERVICES.md in your fork's browser editor (or clone it locally) and update the table with your testing details.
- Commit & Push: Commit your changes with a clear message (e.g.,
docs: update Netflix compatibility status). - Create a Pull Request: Submit the Pull Request (PR) from your fork to our
mainbranch.
Note
Reporting Problems: If you notice a bug or partial support on a service, please open a GitHub Issue describing the problem, and link it in the Notes column of the table.
If you are unsure how to create/link an issue, don't worry! Simply submit the PR anyway, and the maintainers will gladly create and link the issue for you.
Technical Background
KoalaSync works on any website with a standard HTML5 <video> element that allows script injection.
Limited functionality on certain platforms is typically caused by:
- DRM/Copy Protection (e.g., Widevine on Netflix) which restricts access to media metadata like title and playback state
- Shadow DOM encapsulation that hides video elements from content scripts
- Strict Content Security Policies (CSP) that block script injection
Websites with heavily obfuscated custom players (e.g., complex Shadow DOM, iframe isolation) may require platform-specific workarounds in content.js.