An extension that displays YouTube comments and live chat as an overlay above the video.
YouTube Comments Chat Extension
🆕 What's New in v1.1.2:
• Live Chat Overlay for Live Streams: Experience live chats in a whole new way with our overlay feature, now available on YouTube's live stream pages!
🥳 Key Features of YouTube Comments Chat v1.1.2:
🔥 Real-time Comments and Live Chat Display:
Turn static comments into a live chat overlay that appears above regular videos, and now enjoy the same seamless experience with live streams.
💬 Seamless Integration:
YouTube Comments Chat v1.1.2 syncs effortlessly with both regular YouTube videos and live streams, allowing you to see comments as they roll in without interrupting your viewing.
🔧 Customizable Settings:
Adjust the appearance of the comment display to suit your viewing style, whether you're watching a regular video or a live stream.
🎉 Easy to Use:
Simply add the extension, open any YouTube video or live stream, and watch as the comments appear in the overlay. No complex setup required!
🌟 Quick Start:
1️⃣ Install the extension with one click.
2️⃣ Open any YouTube video or live stream.
3️⃣ See the comments displayed in the overlay above the video or live chat messages displayed on the stream page.
4️⃣ Customize the chat overlay to your preferences.
💯 Ready to Enhance Your YouTube Experience?
Install YouTube Comments Chat v1.1.2 now and enjoy an interactive chat experience for both regular videos and live streams!
🔄 Update from v1.1.1:
If you're updating from the previous version, please refresh your browser after installation to activate the new live stream overlay feature.
Source Manifest.json
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"manifest_version":3,
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"default_popup":"popup.html"},
"version":"1.1.2",
"author":"Zi Yang",
"name":"YouTube Comments Chat",
"description":"An extension that displays YouTube comments and live chat as an overlay above the video.",
"background":{"service_worker":"static/background/index.js"},
"permissions":["storage"],
"content_scripts":[{"matches":["https://www.youtube.com/watch*"],
"js":["comments-bullet.f70c98ba.js"],
"css":["comments-bullet.850787d0.css"]}],
"host_permissions":["https://*.youtube.com/*"],
"web_accessible_resources":[{"matches":["https://www.youtube.com/*"],
"resources":["comments-bullet.95bad065.css"]}]}
How to download and manually install YouTube Comments Chat extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install YouTube Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube Comments Chat extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download YouTube Comments Chat extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the YouTube Comments Chat extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube Comments Chat extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install YouTube Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat extension file
Select and download the YouTube Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat 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 Comments Chat extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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