Bring annotation support back to YouTube™!

Latest Version

Version
1.2.1
Update
June 26, 2023
Size
352KiB
Developer
isaackei.com
Category
Users
30,000+
Rating
4.32174 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Français
Tiếng Việt
Español
Italiano
Polski
Português (Brasil)
русский
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Storage
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Annotations Restored for YouTube™ Extension

On January 15 2019, YouTube decided to discontinue annotations. While the feature was frequently abused, it did have many legitimate use cases, such as games, corrections, and a form of commentary that could be toggled on and off. The removal left many older videos obsolete. Annotations Restored fixes this by searching for any archived annotation files and displaying them if found.

Join the Discord!: https://discord.gg/v7xMm2r8wH

LATEST CHANGES (1.2.1)
- Added Discord link to popup
- Support for Portuguese by Gersonzao
- Support for Polish by Kamil K

USAGE
The extension will automatically look for a copy of a video's annotations online and display them if found. Annotation files (.xml) that you have saved locally can also be loaded into the current video using the popup.

PERMISSIONS
Access your data for www.youtube.com
- Required to load the annotations into the video player

Screenshot video sources:

chuggaaconroy - Mario Menu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uwd5w1AwYU

DaeOh - Annotation Tetris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIIV6a2Pdh4

Feel free to email me with any translation fixes or create a pull request on GitHub :)
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Annotations Restored for YouTube™ extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Annotations Restored for YouTube™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Annotations Restored for YouTube™ 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 Annotations Restored for YouTube™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Annotations Restored for YouTube™ 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 Annotations Restored for YouTube™ extension file

Select and download the Annotations Restored for YouTube™ 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 Annotations Restored for YouTube™ 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 Annotations Restored for YouTube™ 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 Annotations Restored for YouTube™ 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 Annotations Restored for YouTube™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jakub Zieliński (ID: 000000b2fe79b8d0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2023 It's been excellent since I got it, but it appears to have stopped working now...

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TrailingSpace (ID: 0000005004634bdb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/27/2023 Works great ! Super nostalgic, thanks for making this !!!

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Ship Trash (ID: 00000005fe6e4f17) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/17/2023 Now I can relive the joy of old Youtube!

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Billybob Joe (ID: 0000006d99eb3873) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/30/2023 i love you

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bloodmage (ID: 0000003f641ed829) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/07/2023 fire extension thank you, i also appreciate the timestamps of them