Display YouTube live chat messages as danmaku!

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
August 23, 2021
Size
64.57KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.71429 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
DeclarativeContent
Storage
*://www.youtube.com/*
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YouTube Danmaku Extension

YouTube弹幕器! 将直播和录播的评论以弹幕方式显示

使用说明
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* 位于控制栏的按钮可以用于开关弹幕(见截图)
* YouTube内建的直播/录播评论将被折叠,以获取更好的弹幕渲染性能
* 快进时取决于弹幕的数量,弹幕加载可能会有延迟
* 如果弹幕没有正常加载,请尝试刷新页面

演示视频
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* BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) 音乐会
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFYAXsa7pe8
* 英伟达GeForce RTX 30系列 | 官方发布会
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKx-eMAVK70
* I LOVE BUILDING COMPUTERS!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnptqz_177E

版本历史
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v1.1.0 (08/22/2021) 增加弹幕个性化控制
v1.0.1 (04/24/2021) 修复因Youtube API弃用导致的录播弹幕加载问题
v1.0.0 (10/26/2020) 初始版本

Live chat danmaku (弾幕, 弹幕, \"bullet curtain\" or \"curtain fire\") messages for YouTube!

Currently works for both live videos and replays with chat.

How to use
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* Use control button to enable/disable danmaku.
* Youtube's default chat view is collapsed for performance and smooth danmaku rendering.
* When fast-forwarding/seeking, danmaku may take a while to be fetched.
* Reload the page if danmaku is not rendered.

Try it out
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* BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFYAXsa7pe8
* NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series | Official Launch Event
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKx-eMAVK70
* I LOVE BUILDING COMPUTERS!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wnptqz_177E

Version history
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v1.1.0 (08/22/2021) Danmaku customization.
v1.0.1 (04/24/2021) Fix danmaku loading for replay videos, due to Youtube API deprecation.
v1.0.0 (10/26/2020) First release.

Creator
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Brought to you by the 4th grader Kenny!
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install YouTube Danmaku extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Danmaku 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 Danmaku extension file

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

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User reviews

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Neko HeiSei (ID: 000000847874d3de) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 nice

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zi li (ID: 00000097f7fc20c6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/26/2022 可以使用,非常感谢作者!

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黃品叡 (ID: 000000e63e274c67) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/10/2022 這非常好用 感謝作者

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Poro (ID: 0000005556fc23aa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/26/2022 好,不错

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Jon Alexander (ID: 000000c10ab15cbc) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 03/02/2022 Messages during a livestream tend to start at the middle of the screen, but it's good otherwise