YouTube player’s weird size issue affects multiple browsers now, not only Chrome

The origin of issue is still unknown

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Published onFebruary 21, 2024

published onFebruary 21, 2024

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Recently, a Reddit user complained about the unusual size of the YouTube player in Google Chrome, stating:

Help!! I tried resizing youtube.com in Chrome (Ctrl++andCtrl+-) . After which it broke. Doesn’t change post uninstall or in guest account. Using Windows 11, Laptop, 1920×1080 at 150% scaling. Edge works fine.

After the post was uploaded, other users also reported the same issue on Chrome and even Firefox. Some attempted using Chrome in incognito mode or even opening YouTube in Microsoft Edge to check if the problem persisted there. The results were mixed, leaving them more confused.

A user,SuperVegito559, on Reddit posted:

Looks like YouTube was working on something and broke the alignment. Just have to wait for YouTube to correct it.

He also mentioned that when he later tried to watch a video on YouTube on Edge, he faced the same issue there as well.

Another userLunaTechMark, also noticed the same issue on Firefox, leading to confusion among users whether the issue was related to the browser or if it was something related to YouTube, which was wrong.

Meanwhile,mihemihe, a user on Reddit, suggested the following fix, which helped a few people:

However, some still faced the issue, and even removing add-ins, adding ad blockers, or reinstalling the browser didn’t fix the problem.

As of now, this workaround has proven effective for some people, but others are still waiting for YouTube to fix the issue.

Did this workaround fix the problem for you? If yes, share your experience in the comments section below.

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