Some settings for YouTube or Trovo chat.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.7
Update
August 23, 2023
Size
24.23KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
3.22222 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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BetterStreamChat Extension

Get Twitch Chat Colors and more on YouTube and Trovo Chat!

Version 1.3.7
- Fixed 24 hours time format (YouTube).
- Fixed duplicated setting button (YouTube).

Version 1.3.6
- Fixed option menu (YouTube).
- Fixed emojis (YouTube).

Version 1.3.1
- Added new option \"Remove Chat Background\" to remove custom chat backgrounds.
- Fixed trovo chat and timestamp.

Version 1.2.2
- Added the BetterStreamChat settings menu to the YouTube Chat Menu.

Version 1.2.1
- Trovo chat messages not handled by addon.

Version 1.2.0
+ Twitch emotes on YouTube.
+ New option to enable colors on YouTube.
+ New option to hide avatars on YouTube.
+ New option to hide paid messages on YouTube.
+ New option to hide membership messages on YouTube.
+ New option to hide engagement message on YouTube.
+ New option to move the user badges before the username on YouTube.
+ New option to change the timestamp on YouTube.
* Sometime the addon wasn\\'t loaded on YouTube.
- Browser addon settings page (full integrated into Trovo/YouTube).

Version 1.1.2
+ New option for a message fade in effect on Trovo.
* Maybe fixed the auto scroll bug completely.

Version 1.1.1
* Auto open settings tab for the current platform.
* Fixed addon loading in Popout Chat in Trovo.

Version 1.1.0
+ Option to disable BetterStreamChat on YouTube.
* Changed the settings menu and integrated to page.
* The BetterStreamChat options are applied when switching the channel.
* Fixed the emote alignment.

Version 1.0.10
+ new experimental scroll fix (can be enabled in options)
+ twitch global emotes
* fixed empty highlight words

Version 1.0.9
+ added option for highlight words
+ added option to enable the chat colors (by default enabled)
+ added option to add alternates backgrounds between messages in chat to improve readability (Split Chat)
* removed color #0000FF

Version 1.0.8
+ option to add bttv emotes from specific channels (and removed the old static emotes)

Version 1.0.7
* fixed storage (changed back to sync storage)

Version 1.0.6
+ added option to hide gift messages

Version 1.0.5
+ added option to change the time format

Version 1.0.4
+ title to bttv emotes
* maybe fixed autoscroll
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx","name": "BetterStreamChat","version": "1.3.7","description": "Some settings for YouTube or Trovo chat.","manifest_version": 3,"content_scripts": [{"js": ["init.js"],"css": ["betterstreamchat.css"],"matches": ["https://trovo.live/*","https://www.youtube.com/*"]}],"icons": {"16": "icons/icon16.png","48": "icons/icon48.png","128": "icons/icon128.png"},"permissions": ["storage"],"host_permissions": ["https://api.twitch.tv/*","https://api.betterttv.net/*","https://api.twitchemotes.com/*","https://raw.githubusercontent.com/derpierre65/BetterStreamChat/*"]}
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How to download and manually install BetterStreamChat extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install BetterStreamChat 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 BetterStreamChat extension file

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

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User reviews

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A. М. (ID: 0000007033a8d314) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/24/2023 nice

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Bellatrix Lestrange (ID: 0000003f48994ae0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/02/2023 It doesn't work. Where are the goddamn options?

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SonClick (ID: 000000f160c02187) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/01/2022 Where are the settings?

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arttxmk (ID: 000000e5b9a08af6) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/01/2022 Where are the settings?

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Blitz Gix (ID: 0000008c4b65889a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/12/2022 All messages on Trovo became invisible.