Automatically resumes YouTube videos from where you played them last.

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Version
2.0.0
Update
August 12, 2024
Size
22.39KiB
Developer
Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
3.98011 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
русский
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Permissions
Storage
Alarms
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Video Resumer Extension

Without this extension, for example, when you click through YouTube videos, back and forth, they always start from the beginning, even those, you left watched half way through. No more. With this extension, previously watched videos will resume from where you left them at. Even if you restart your browser.

Version 2.0.0 Migrated to V3 Manifest + light refactoring and move to ES6

Version 1.2.3 fixes jumping to previously stored position when given a URL with explicit timestamp

Version 1.2.1, 1.2.2 fix playback issues with updated YouTube interface.

Version 1.2.0 brings additional options, such as considering a video finished if only a few seconds remain on it and expiring older videos.

Version 1.1 and up now handles YouTube videos, posted on other websites.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Video Resumer", "version": "2.0.0", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_description__", "icons": { "48": "img/icon48.png", "128": "img/icon128.png" }, "options_page": "content/options.html", "background": { "service_worker": "main.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=*"], "js": ["content/yt.js"] }, { "matches": ["https://www.youtube.com/embed/*"], "js": ["content/yt.js"], "all_frames": true } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "content/console.js", "content/settings.js" ], "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ] } ], "permissions": [ "storage", "alarms" ]}
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How to download and manually install Video Resumer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Video Resumer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Video Resumer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Video Resumer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Video Resumer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer extension file

Select and download the Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer 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 Video Resumer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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_ (ID: 0000002f5080500c) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/28/2024 youtubeの仕様変更により拡張機能が機能しなくなった。至急対応お願い申し上げます。 追記 このレビューを書いてから一向に改善される気配が無いので見切りを付けました。別のresumerに切り替えます。

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Breaking Bad (ID: 000000a8bf56cdfe) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/25/2023 Great extension, sometimes it doesn't work though, and the preferences don't save in the extension's options.

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My Little Despair (ID: 000000dde8ae2569) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/15/2023 Works every other time, totally unreliable

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TNS (ID: 000000d664bf5e23) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/15/2023 Suprise to see it still works, but last update was back in 2014, 10yrs ago, sure their are many security flaws develped, so kindly update, thanks.

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Esma Çelikbaş (ID: 000000a4a17d365a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/09/2023 👍