Allows users to see timestamped comments as they watch YouTube

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Version
1.23.0
Update
September 30, 2023
Size
884KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.23171 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Timestamped YouTube Comments Extension

Features:
- Pause to persist a comment
- Hover over a comment to see its replies
- Click the Comments icon in the video bar to toggle comments on/off
- Click on a comment to open a new tab with that comment at the top of the comment section (useful for replying to comments)
- Use your own YouTube Data API key (pin the extension to your toolbar and open the popup to access)

9/30/23 update: You must now create and enter your own YouTube Data API key. The extension will default to use my key but YouTube has cut down my quota drastically so the extension will probably not work if you don't use your own :(

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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "short_name": "Timestamped YouTube Comments", "name": "Timestamped YouTube Comments", "manifest_version": 3, "action": { "default_title": "Timestamped YouTube Comments", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "description": "Allows users to see timestamped comments as they watch YouTube", "version": "1.23.0", "permissions": ["tabs", "storage"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://*.youtube.com/watch*"], "js": ["/static/js/main.js"], "css": ["/static/css/main.css"] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "icons": { "16": "chat16.png", "32": "chat32.png", "48": "chat512.png", "128": "chat128.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{"resources": ["*.svg", "*.png", "*.wav"], "matches": ["https://*/*"]}]}
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How to download and manually install Timestamped YouTube Comments extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Timestamped 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 Timestamped YouTube Comments extension file

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

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User reviews

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ekarron (ID: 0000000abf54391b) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 08/31/2024 Where should I put my API?

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William Strong (ID: 0000001c33800528) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/15/2024 Using it on Brave and still won't work.

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Václav Ryšlavý (ID: 000000aeb254b356) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 Is it possible to add support for embedded youtube playback? f.eg: https://www.youtube.com/embed/xXxxXxxxXXX

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Alp Kaan Özdemir (ID: 000000919c8bac75) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/30/2023 It stopped working months ago...

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Dalek (ID: 00000076f1313c41) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/22/2023 api not working . plus it would be better if you let us see comment by hoverinh opver yt time bar where we can also see at what time theres a comment by a custom color on bar