YouTube comments chrome extension

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
July 8, 2018
Size
924KiB
Developer
tomorrowapps.com
Category
Users
25
Rating
2.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
DeclarativeContent
Storage
WebRequest
*://*.youtube.com/*
WebRequestBlocking
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YouTube Comments Extension

YTC Extension makes youtube comments reading easier. This allows users to go directly to the comment section and read them right away. Most users who already watched a certain video want to read comments right away but waiting for the video to load so they can pause it is a hassle. YTC automates that process and makes it easier for the user. YTC is very useful for youtubers, channels owners, subscibers and even for trolls who are looking for jokes in the comment section.

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouTube Comments", "short_name": "YTC Extension", "version": "1.0", "description": "YouTube comments chrome extension", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "declarativeContent", "storage", "webRequest", "*://*.youtube.com/*", "webRequestBlocking" ], "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "js": ["libs/jquery.min.js", "content.js"], "match_about_blank": true, "matches": ["http://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.youtube.com/*"], "run_at": "document_start" }], "page_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/i16f.png", "32": "images/i32f.png", "48": "images/i48f.png", "128": "images/i128f.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "images/i16f.png", "32": "images/i32f.png", "48": "images/i48f.png", "128": "images/i128f.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Comments extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download YouTube Comments extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Comments 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 Comments extension file

Select and download the YouTube Comments 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 Comments 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 Comments 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 Comments 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 Comments extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Phuong Tran (ID: 000000b568362370) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 08/17/2019 It seem mute the audio only. The background (buffer) still work and waste board band. Stop like this one will be better: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/youtube-no-buffer-stop-au/afgfpcfjdgakemlmlgadojdfnejkpegd Waiting for new update ;)

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Greg Zeng (ID: 000000399a4c10c4) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/02/2018 This stops displaying the video part, but forces the audio to play. Even if you try to use an add-on that normally stops everything from playing.