Video content stops rendering when switching windows in Brave

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Description of the issue:
Video content on unfocused Brave windows stops rendering and turns completely white, regardless of if the video is playing.

How can this issue be reproduced?

  1. Open two different windows in Brave
  2. Open a video in each window
  3. Use F3 on MacOS to open Mission Control
  4. Observe the unfocused window for around 5 seconds
  5. Video content on unfocused window goes blank white regardless of if its playing or not

Expected result:
As with previous versions of Brave, the video on the unfocused window should play without lagging out and going white.

Brave Version( check About Brave):
Version 1.75.178 Chromium: 133.0.6943.98 (Official Build) (arm64)
Additional Information:
MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1

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This issue also occurs generally when switching windows with only one of the windows having video content on it. Additionally, the extension Volume Master stops the issue from occurring when activated on the tab with the video content.

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Not seeing this issue on my end using the same OS. Can you update to v1.76.73 and tell me if the issue persists?

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I just updated and the issue still persists even on a brand new profile

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@Sdtimeman,
Interesting – can you try disabling Graphics Acceleration in the browser (Settings --> System --> Graphics Acceleration) and see if this resolves the issue at all?

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Still no change, video content stops rendering after switching windows

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Could you share a screenshot of what it looks like on your end when this occurs?

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Screenshot 2025-03-06 at 4.11.32 PM
Screenshot 2025-03-06 at 4.11.32 PM1436×760 139 KB

I also have a video showing the issue

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This is taken from Mission Control in MacOS which shows all open windows while i’m focused on the other Brave window

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@Sdtimeman thank you for the screenshot. I’ve asked some team members to see if they’re able to reproduce.

If you’re willing, can you please try downloading and installing the Beta Build of the browser and test to see if you get the same behavior in the Beta? Note that installing/running the Beta will not overwrite your current installation. It will run as a separate browser and you’re welcome to uninstall it when you’re done testing.

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Ok, two new discoveries:

  1. The issue still occurs in the Beta Build
  2. The issue only occurs when both Brave windows are the same size
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More accurately when both windows are fully maximized from edge to edge of the desktop

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Got it. It looks like I can now reproduce this with these steps. To be clear, when you reselect the video that stopped rendering, the content continues to play normally right?

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Yes, the video starts rendering normally again

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I’ve opened the following issue for this on our Github here:

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