This script replaces the "handle" in the YouTube comments section to user name

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Version
0.6.0
Update
August 4, 2024
Size
173KiB
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Users
20,000+
Rating
4.3125 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Return YouTube Comment Username Extension

The \"Return YouTube Comment Username\" rewrites the YouTube comment username to the traditional username format.

Due to an update to YouTube, user IDs beginning with @, called \"handles,\" are now displayed in the name field of the comments section, and traditional usernames are no longer visible in the comments.

By using this extension, the comment field's
* Can be Replace @handle with conventional user name
* Can be Display in the format \"@handle (Username)\"
* Can be Display in the format \"Username (@handle)\"


Bug Reports (GitHub)
https://github.com/yakisova41/return-youtube-comment-username/issues
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_Name__", "short_name": "name", "version": "0.6.0", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "__MSG_Description__", "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "assets/icon16.png", "48": "assets/icon48.png", "128": "assets/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "index-WRWV5ROU.js" ], "world": "MAIN", "run_at": "document_end" }, { "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "crx-monkey-isolate-connector.js" ], "css": [], "world": "ISOLATED", "run_at": "document_start" } ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "sw-XJK4L4FY.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Return YouTube Comment Username extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Return YouTube Comment Username 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 Return YouTube Comment Username extension file

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

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User reviews

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林阿鋒 (ID: 000000ded8648e88) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 05/16/2024 It hasn't worked in months.SAD.

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Marco Sáenz (ID: 00000002a60f5d32) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/02/2024 ¡Excelente extensión!. La verdad odié que Youtube pusiera los identificadores con el ''@'' y lo bueno es que hicieron esta extensión. Otro Edit: Deberían de arreglar su extensión, dejó de funcionar. Edit 2: Vuélvanlo a arreglar. ARRÉGLENLO!

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Andr “Andrboll” Boll (ID: 0000000c423a4e68) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 Great Extension! But stopped working 4-5 days ago

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Igor Zlobin (ID: 000000308e2ecbeb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 Stopped working a few days ago. Google Chrome (latest).

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まいる (ID: 0000005a4b21a6dc) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 あれ?今ようつべ開いたらいきなり機能しなくなった。また戻ってる・・・