KoalaSync
KoalaSync is a browser extension for people who watch movies, shows or videos remotely with friends, partners or family. It is especially useful for long-distance couples or friend groups doing online movie nights. Its hook is simple: KoalaSync is a free, open-source browser extension for watching v
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- Product
- KoalaSync
- Category
- Browser Extensions
- Stage
- Launched
- Pricing
- Free
- Why it stood out
- KoalaSync feels like a project built to solve a real problem rather than create a new one. The core idea is easy to understand, the privacy-first approach is refreshing, and the optional self-hosting support helps it stand out from many similar tools. If you’ve ever struggled to keep a remote watch party in sync, this is the kind of project that’s worth taking a closer look at.
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About KoalaSync
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What the project says it is
KoalaSync is a free, open-source browser extension for watching videos together online. Create a room, share an invite link, and keep play, pause, seeking, and episode changes in sync across browser video players. It works with many sites and self-hosted media servers, including Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and more. No account required, no tracking, and optional self-hosting for people who want to run their own relay server.
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Why it caught our eye
KoalaSync feels like a project built to solve a real problem rather than create a new one. The core idea is easy to understand, the privacy-first approach is refreshing, and the optional self-hosting support helps it stand out from many similar tools. If you’ve ever struggled to keep a remote watch party in sync, this is the kind of project that’s worth taking a closer look at.
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What it does
KoalaSync is a free, open-source browser extension that keeps video playback synchronized between multiple people watching online. Users can create a room, share an invite link, and stay in sync when someone pauses, seeks, skips ahead, or changes episodes across supported video platforms and media servers.
Who it is for
KoalaSync is for people who regularly watch videos remotely with others, including friends, families, online communities, and long-distance couples. It is also a good fit for self-hosting enthusiasts who use platforms like Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby and want more control over how watch parties are hosted and managed.
Closing context
KoalaSync feels like a project built to solve a real problem rather than create a new one. The core idea is easy to understand, the privacy-first approach is refreshing, and the optional self-hosting support helps it stand out from many similar tools. If you’ve ever struggled to keep a remote watch party in sync, this is the kind of project that’s worth taking a closer look at.
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June 16, 2026
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June 16, 2026
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- Jun 16, 2026
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