The ultimate rating system for YouTube.

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2.5.0
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October 5, 2024
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19.71KiB
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361
Rating
4.35714 ★
Manifest Version
3
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YouTube Star Rating Extension

I created the extension to solve the problem with YouTube like/dislike rating system (especially since the dislike number was removed from YouTube). My solution is a convenient star rating system in the form of a browser extension that allows you to rate YouTube videos from 1 to 5 stars and see their ratings.

The difference between the rating systems is subtle, yet significant.
*Star rating* - we associate it with quality. If you see a video rated with 5 stars, you will think it is excellent quality.
*Like/dislike rating* - we associate it with preference. If you see a video that received some \"likes\", you will think some people prefer it, without necessarily associating it with quality.

More information about the extension is available on my website https://youtubestarrating.ozbot.si

But this is just the beginning.

As we grow as a community I'll continue to upgrade the extension and bring you more features and a better user experience.

You can support the project at https://buymeacoffee.com/youtubestarrating
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "2.5.0", "name": "YouTube Star Rating", "description": "The ultimate rating system for YouTube.", "author": "\u017dan O\u017ebot", "homepage_url": "https://youtubestarrating.ozbot.si/", "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "tabs" ], "icons": { "16": "/icons/16x16.png", "32": "/icons/32x32.png", "48": "/icons/48x48.png", "128": "/icons/128x128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "/icons/16x16.png", "32": "/icons/32x32.png", "48": "/icons/48x48.png", "128": "/icons/128x128.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "*://youtube.com/*", "*://www.youtube.com/*", "*://m.youtube.com/*" ], "exclude_matches": [ "*://*.music.youtube.com/*" ], "css": [ "content-styles.css" ], "js": [ "content-script.js" ] } ], "externally_connectable": { "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ] }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "template.html" ], "matches": [ "*://*.youtube.com/*" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Star Rating extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install YouTube Star Rating 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 Star Rating extension file

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

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User reviews

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Ryleigh Johnson (ID: 0000005143f9b3ee) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/25/2023 its because if ther was no ads it will be better thisis my ratting and why did some people give it one it asome if there no ads

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Бог - (ID: 0000008145532820) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2023 googl still didn't attacked this extension? unbelievable...

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Redouane Naam (ID: 000000c5315b20fd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2022 I needed this thank you

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Sapphirekiller (ID: 0000004ba50ca606) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 05/05/2022 Here are some suggestions. Add a new star, 0 stars. Icon will be a star with a slash. "1 of 5" star isn't completely 0% but 20%. Also, make total points of the review of the video and show how many people has voted which kind of star. Every user that votes will add 5 value to the maximum stars, canceling the provided stars will deduct the maximum stars by 5. Eg: 3.94(100 ratings) Display the details, "394 of 500 points" based on the rating users(100) of the video Then show how many has chosen a star 5* - 59 4* - 15 3* - 9 2* - 5 1* - 2 0* - 10

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Daniel Rem. (ID: 0000004d7f4a3483) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/23/2022 See star ratings on thumbnails (or below) would be coool