Makes chat easier to read for streamers and moderators by filtering and highlighting chat messages.

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Version
1.43
Update
July 5, 2019
Size
97.35KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.75 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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YouTube Live Chat Enhancement Extension

YouTube Live Chat Enhancement

Allows for the option to:
Filtering out chat from specific users (ie: Nightbot) or !commands.
Completely remove deleted/retracted chat messages.
Use a hotkey to highlight the most recent chat message so you will know where to you left off.
Highlight special users who you don't want to miss

For mods out there is an option to:
Auto reveal deleted chat messages so it's easier to make sure the right things are being deleted.
Highlight certain words to bring attention to things that might need to be moderated.

To use this extension simply open up a gaming.youtube.com stream and you will notice two new buttons at the top of the chat allowing you to enable \"Filtering\" and \"Moderation\" options.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "browser_action": { "default_title": "YouTube Live Chat Enhancement by Codezen" }, "description": "Makes chat easier to read for streamers and moderators by filtering and highlighting chat messages.", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png", "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png" }, "commands": { "highlight-latest-chat": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+Y", "mac": "Command+Shift+Y" }, "description": "Highlight Latest Chat" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "jquery.js","chat.js" ], "css": ["chat.css"], "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "permissions": [ "storage" ], "manifest_version": 2, "name": "YouTube Live Chat Enhancement", "options_page": "options.html", "version": "1.43"}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the YouTube Live Chat Enhancement Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension file

Select and download the YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install YouTube Live Chat Enhancement extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Azure (ID: 00000046771060d8) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/01/2022 Great in theory, set up is simple and easy—but it immediately crashes my page after highlights load in.

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Merlin Wolf (ID: 000000341d15e8b2) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/31/2022 Its a Good tool but its makes my browser lag badly

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John Lovitz (ID: 0000007dd83f66b0) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 07/16/2022 Nice concept but currently not effective. The setting to make sure "live chat" is the default when loading a stream does not work. In addition to that, the setting for mod chat that will keep deleted message available makes the tab freeze/hang and renders it useless.

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Em Me (ID: 0000000d2b7e8e53) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/09/2021 It's ok, but I like Better YouTube Live better as it has far more options.

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Mauritz Strand (ID: 0000007372135377) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/05/2021 This extention is highly helpful, removes all need for thinking when moderating chat that scrolls by in an instant...