Change font size, message spacing, and make chat easier to read. Especially if you're streaming

Latest Version

Version
1.9.1
Update
July 31, 2022
Size
77.18KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
*://*.bungie.net/*
*://*.twitch.tv/*
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Twitch Chat Overhaul Extension

Don't have a hard time reading the chat when you're streaming anymore.

Twitch Chat Overhaul allows you to easily read your chat by adjusting the font, font size, font color, spacing between messages, zebra striping, add borders around messages, and have images displayed in chat. Everything to make the chat easier to read.

Please do not rate low if a feature is not working, leave user feedback and it will be fixed asap. Twitch is constantly changing their page and this sometimes those changes will break some features.

Change Log:
1.9 - Fixed bugs due to twitch updates. Changed color scheme
1.8.4 - Fixed bugs due to twitch updates.
1.8.3 - Fixed bugs due to twitch updates.
1.8.0 - Added ability to change border color. Fixed bugs due to twitch updates
1.7.0 - Added the ability to see images in chat.
1.6.7 - Finally fixed. due to twitch revamping their site the I've had to make a lot of changes. Everything updated now.
1.6 - Bugs fixes for new twitch beta site. still a little buggy and still fixing... but hey at least it works now
1.5.6 - Added custom chat style when on littlefoot_tv's channel.
1.5.5 - Added support for \"Twitch.tv VOD Extras\"
1.5 - Added the ability to change font color
1.4.2 - Added support for chat on Bungie.net. Also changed color for dark mode zebra strips
1.4.1 - Added the ability to save your settings, and updated the \"recommended streamers\" list
1.3.5 - Added ability to change font. Used some popular fonts from Google Fonts. (Thanks for the suggestion Richard)
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Twitch Chat Overhaul extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Twitch Chat Overhaul extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Twitch Chat Overhaul 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 Twitch Chat Overhaul Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Twitch Chat Overhaul 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 Twitch Chat Overhaul extension file

Select and download the Twitch Chat Overhaul 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 Twitch Chat Overhaul 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 Twitch Chat Overhaul 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 Twitch Chat Overhaul 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 Twitch Chat Overhaul extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Julie (ID: 000000b83a843182) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2020 This extension is a life saver for a blind bat like me. It's also awesome having the pop out chat option again.

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David Nihsen (ID: 000000d062ca0c2e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/02/2019 As someone with eyesight that is failing, this is a godsend. The fact that Twitch doesn't allow you to change the font in 2019 is just dumb. Thanks for helping a guy out!

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Nathan pick (ID: 000000daa908bea1) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/01/2019 It offers chat boards, but they are purple....... If there was an Option to have those chat boarders be grey this would be a 5/5 stars. Until then im going to look to see if there Is a way I can manually do this on my end.

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Khai (ID: 000000352e4a9990) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/15/2018 it does not work for me i dont see the icon to turn it on

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fang01 (ID: 0000002a5fc72ec7) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 09/17/2017 not working with twitch's new beta updates going on as a few days ago hoping this app will get fixed soon