Search, Sort, Filter, Read YouTube Comments in spreadsheet format. Navigate through Comments & Responses with arrow keys.

Latest Version

Version
1.0.21
Update
October 14, 2024
Size
185KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.21622 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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YouTube Comment Reader Extension

+++ New in version 1.0.20 +++
translate buttons in the comment popups (listening to Alt+Y) ..translating every foreign language comment into your language (back and forth).

+++ New in version 1.0.17 +++
+ Shortcut key now is Ctrl+Shift+Y (for extension popup) ..which can be changed in extension settings
+ Any short video can quickly be opened in a regular video player (where timeline, speed, volume etc. can be adjusted) by clicking the video title in the extension's popup.

+++ New in version 1.0.16 +++
Comments now also visible and sortable ascending by timestamps appearing in comments

Features:
➤ Youtube comment presented in multi-functional spreadsheet format
➤ Sort comments (by table header click) ascending or descending by author, comment time, upvotes count, replies count, last reply time, timestamps appearing in comments, comment length, or channel owner's upvotes (heart symbol)
➤ Search main comments and/or replies by author and/or text content
...e.g. filter for an author's main comments and/or responses
...e.g. filter for comments and/or responses containing a specific text phrase
➤ Works in every language
➤ Works with YouTube Shorts as well
➤ Quickly navigate through comments and responses by (left, right, up, down) arrow keys
➤ Easily switch between light and dark mode

Instructions:
1. Open a YouTube video.
2. Click on the extension icon (in the chrome extensions toolbar, to the right of the address bar).
3. Wait for the extension popup to load a brief overview containing the YouTube channel, video title, total comments count etc.
4. In the info popup click on the Comment Reader icon. The Comment Reader opens in a new tab and starts loading comments (from newest to oldest).
5. Watch the progress while comments are loading.
6. Click OK to interrupt the loading process at any time to start reading the comments that has been loaded till then. When all comments are loaded, the progress view and interrupt button will disappear.
7. An interrupted loading process can be continued at any time if loading more comments is desired.

Tips:
Use (left, right, up, down) arrow keys to quickly navigate through comments and replies (although, of course, mouse clicks work as well).
➤ use up & down keys to go from one row to another
➤ use the right arrow key to dive into details (of a currently selected row)
➤ use the left arrow key to leave the details and return to parent list

➤ Quickly open any short video in a regular player (..so you can adjust the timeline, speed, volume etc.) by clicking the video description in the extension's popup

8. To reply to or upvote a comment you may click on the comment time (e.g. \"6 hours ago\") above the comment text. This will open a new regular YouTube window with the targeted comment (as the \"highlighted comment\") appearing immediately under the video player. That way you can interact via the regular YouTube user interface.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "YouTube Comment Reader", "short_name": "YCR", "description": "Search, Sort, Filter, Read YouTube Comments in spreadsheet format. Navigate through Comments & Responses with arrow keys.", "version": "1.0.21", "author": "Andreas (Andy) Reichelt, [email protected]", "icons": { "16": "assets/icon-16.png", "19": "assets/icon-19.png", "22": "assets/icon-22.png", "24": "assets/icon-24.png", "38": "assets/icon-38.png", "48": "assets/icon-48.png", "128": "assets/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "js/contentScript.js" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ], "resources": [ "js/popup.js", "js/injected.js", "js/comments/comments.js" ] } ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "assets/icon-16.png", "19": "assets/icon-19.png", "22": "assets/icon-22.png", "24": "assets/icon-24.png", "38": "assets/icon-38.png", "48": "assets/icon-48.png", "128": "assets/icon-128.png" }, "default_title": "Youtube Comment Reader", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+Y" } } }, "manifest_version": 3, "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "incognito": "split"}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Comment Reader extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Comment Reader 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 Comment Reader extension file

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

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