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Yes. Everyone must be able to play the same title on their own account (Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, etc.). CineCoop syncs playback — it does not share a login or subscription.

Up to 4 people per watch party: 1 host and 3 guests. This limit is shown in the extension when you create or join a session.

CineCoop does not block countries on its own: the extension works anywhere you can use Chrome on desktop and access a supported streaming platform. Movie and show availability depends on your streaming subscription and region, not CineCoop.

Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max / Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, Paramount+, Canal+, Crunchyroll, Peacock, Spotify, and many other platforms listed in the extension. See the full list on the Platforms page.

Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store using the Install CineCoop button on our site. CineCoop is a Google Chrome extension (and Chromium browsers such as Edge, Brave, and Opera) on desktop.

If you are testing a local build, load the extension folder in developer mode from chrome://extensions.

Look for the blue CP icon in the Chrome toolbar (puzzle menu → pin CineCoop if it is hidden). On a supported video page, the icon becomes active and the CineCoop panel appears on the player.

Open chrome://extensions, find CineCoop, then click Remove. To reinstall, download the latest version from the Chrome Web Store or reload the folder in developer mode.

After reinstalling, refresh the streaming tab and create or rejoin the session if needed.

CineCoop needs access to supported platform tabs for sync and chat, storage for your preferences, and optionally identity for Discord sign-in. The extension does not run on every website — only on streaming URLs listed in the manifest.

1. Open a movie or episode on a supported site and start playback.
2. Click the CineCoop icon → Start session.
3. Copy the invite link and share it with friends.
4. Optional: turn on Only I have control to keep play/pause control.

Most common causes:

• You are not on a playback page (you need an episode or movie playing, not just the service home screen).
• The video has not started yet — press Play first.
• The site is not on the list of supported platforms.
• The extension is disabled or outdated — reinstall the latest version.

Maximum 4 people (host included). Each participant needs their own access to the same title on their platform. CineCoop aligns play, pause, and seek — it does not stream the video for you.

After starting a session, copy the invite link from the CineCoop popup or panel, then send it by message, email, or Discord. Friends open the link, install the extension if needed, then open the same content on their account.

When this option is on, only the host can play, pause, or seek for the whole group. Guests stay in sync but do not control the shared timeline.

1. Open the invite link sent by the host.
2. Install CineCoop if you have not already.
3. Open the same movie or episode on your streaming service — playback syncs with the host.

Yes to watch the content: you must be able to play the same title on your own subscription. For sync alone, the extension and a compatible browser are enough; chat and some social options may require Discord (see below).

Up to 3 guests plus the host, for 4 participants total. If the session is full, ask the host to start a new watch party.

No to watch and stay in sync. Discord is useful if you want group chat, Tenor GIFs, or profile-related social features.

Everyone must be on the same season and episode (or the same movie). Ask the host to pause, align your player to the same moment, then resume together.

Sign in with Discord from the CineCoop popup: your Discord profile photo appears in chat and the member list. Without sign-in, a generated avatar from your display name is used.

With Discord connected, your Discord username appears in the session. Without sign-in, you show as “Guest” (or “You” for yourself). The host may appear with the host label in the member list.

The watch party invite link is still the main way: copy it from the CineCoop popup or panel and share it in chat or elsewhere. As long as the session is active and spots remain, friends can join.

In the extension popup → Party Settings → turn off Show Chat Sidebar. The on-page chat panel stays hidden until you turn it back on.

Yes. Optional mic and camera buttons are available in the chat panel during a session. Streams are shared between participants through your browser; CineCoop does not record your conversations on our servers.

Any participant already in the active session can turn on mic or camera if they grant browser permissions. Close other apps (Zoom, Teams, etc.) that are using the device if the button does not respond.

Tap the GIF button in chat and search for a clip. Results come from Tenor; your search terms are sent to their API as described in our privacy policy.

CineCoop is built to sync playback and enable chat between friends. We do not capture video streams from Netflix, YouTube, or other platforms, and we do not sell your data. Sync uses a peer-to-peer connection (PeerJS) between browsers for play/pause/seek signals.

As with any extension, install CineCoop only from a trusted source (Chrome Web Store or official build) and never share your streaming passwords.

Session sync signals, optional chat messages, optional Discord profile if you sign in, and local preferences. See our privacy policy for details.

No. Only playback signals (play, pause, position) are exchanged between participants. Content stays on your usual streaming service.

CineCoop is completely free. There is no Premium subscription, paid trial, or hidden pricing in the current extension. You need your own subscriptions to the streaming services you watch.

• Watch parties for up to 4 people
• Play / pause / seek sync
• Invite link and optional host control
• Sidebar chat, Tenor GIFs, optional mic and camera
• Compatibility with many streaming platforms

No, to start or join a session. A Discord account is recommended if you want to customize your chat profile and use all social features.

When the host plays, pauses, or seeks, other browsers follow through a peer-to-peer connection. If playback drifts, the host can pause and resume; guests can also refresh the tab and rejoin.