#2759·Floorp

[Bug]: Fullscreen videos and websites

Author: ARandomPersonFromPolandCreated Sep 18, 2026Updated Sep 19, 2026
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Pre-Submission Checklist

  • I have checked the existing/closed issues to ensure this issue has not already been reported.
  • I am using the latest supported version of the browser.
  • I have tried disabling all browser extensions/add-ons to rule out interference from these.
  • I have tried clearing the browser cache and cookies.
  • I have checked with a new profile and the issue still occurs.
  • I have provided detailed step-by-step instructions on how to reproduce the issue.
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  • I have checked that this problem is not occurring in the latest version of Firefox.
  • This issue is specific to this browser and does not occur in other browsers.

Bug Summary

After an update to [email protected] fullscreen videos don't work properly, websites don't work properly in fullscreen.

Reproduction Steps

Problem 1:

  • go to a video streaming platform like youtube, rumble, bitchute
  • play a video and press the full screen button
  • video is full screen but the Windows taskbar hides the content on the bottom of the screen even though windows settings didn't change
  • video controls are hidden behind the taskbar

Problem 2:

  • go to any website, for example rumble
  • pres F11 to open a website in full screen
  • task bar is hidden now but...
  • bring the cursor to the top to bring down tabs and the address bar
  • they are semi-transparent now

Expected Behavior

Expected behavior:

Problem 1:

  • Windows task bar should auto-hide in full screen videos

Problem 2:

  • the tab and the address bar should be in color according to the chosen theme (as they are when the full screen is off)

Actual Behavior

To summarize, after a recent update full screen behavior of video streaming websites changed and the browser doesn't function properly with themes (in my case it's Photon).

Screenshots

Problem 1:

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Problem 2:

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Browser Version

[email protected]

Operating System

Windows 11

Additional Context

No response