🧭 WebKit Video Stream & PiP Optimizer

Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner

Developed by And a Dinosaur · Version 1.2.3 (2.9 MB)

🏆Quality Score: 92/100 (A+)

Actively Maintained

★ 4.5(100 ratings)

🖥️ macOS 15.0+📱 iOS / iPadOS✨ Universal Purchase

Pricing

$1.99

One-Time Purchase (No Subscription)

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About

VINEGAR USERS: You can get a 50% discount by completing the Fizzy Water Bundle! Baking Soda is a Safari extension that replaces custom video players (except the YouTube player) with a minimal HTML video tag. Baking Soda is more basic than Vinegar. Unlike Vinegar, Baking Soda doesn't block ads or let you switch the video quality. If Baking Soda doesn't work on certain websites, you can easily disable it in the settings.

⚡ Key Performance & WebKit Highlights

Why Install Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner on Safari?

Replaces custom video players on the web with native Safari video playback.

Directly hooks into HTML5 Video MediaSource without re-encoding video frames

Unlocks native macOS / iOS Picture-in-Picture (PiP) even on restricted sites

Provides instant keyboard shortcuts for fine-grained playback speed (0.25x - 4.0x)

🎯 Target Audience & Use Cases

Does This Extension Fit Your Workflow?

✓ Best Suited For

Binge-watchers, online course learners, and YouTube power users who want seamless floating PiP and fine playback control.

💎One-time purchase for $1.99, lifetime access

⚠️ Who Might Skip

Users exclusively watching DRM-protected proprietary Silverlight or old Flash video players.

💡Consider exploring other alternatives if your workflow demands these features

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What's New in Version v1.2.3

Official Release Notes

- Fixed a Content Security Policy error on some websites.

⭐️ Verified App Store Reviews

What Real Users Say About Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner

Authentic feedback and real-world ratings from Mac & iOS users

🛡️Apple Verified

★★★★☆

2026-04-16

Bro please add subtitle support

"It's almost perfect"

by Albert_Zhuv1.2.0

★☆☆☆☆

2026-02-12

Obsolete app. Think before you buy !!

"does not work on facebook. Not even maintained. Think before you buy !!"

by Dr Abu1669v1.2.0

★☆☆☆☆

2025-07-27

Doesn’t work

"The app doesn’t work on any video I play on any website. There also doesn’t seem to be an easy way to contact the developer. His other app, Vinegar, is great and works great."

by I_USE_THE_APPSv1.2.0

★☆☆☆☆

2024-11-17

Breaks websites

"Causes Amazon photos not to display"

by JustSomeHomosexualv1.1.9

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions About Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner?

Q.Is Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner free, or does it require a subscription?

Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner is available as an honest One-Time Purchase for $1.99. Buy once to unlock full lifetime access, completely avoiding recurring subscription charges.

Q.How do I enable Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner in macOS and iOS Safari?

On Mac (macOS): After downloading from the Mac App Store, open the application once, then launch Safari -> click "Settings" (or Preferences) in the menu bar -> select the "Extensions" tab -> locate "Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner" and check the box to enable it. On iPhone/iPad (iOS): Go to iOS "Settings" -> tap "Safari" -> tap "Extensions" -> select "Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner" and toggle it ON.

Q.Can I watch YouTube or Bilibili in PiP without paying for premium subscriptions?

Yes. The extension triggers Safari native webkitSetPresentationMode("picture-in-picture") directly on the video element, bypassing artificial soft-locks enforced by web players.

Q.Does speed controller distort audio pitch when watching at 2.0x or 3.0x?

No. WebKit includes built-in real-time pitch preservation (SoundTouch algorithm). Voices remain natural and easily comprehensible even when speeding through technical tutorials.

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