Click and search words in video captions. Currently supported on YouTube, Netflix and PrimeVideo.

Latest Version

Version
1.1.0
Update
August 8, 2021
Size
6.45KiB
Developer
Category
Users
20
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
See more

VidSub Extension

Use this extension to know the meaning of word in captions quickly. Really helpful when learning a foreign language.
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "VidSub", "description": "Click and search words in video captions. Currently supported on YouTube, Netflix and PrimeVideo.", "author": "Laxit Kumar - [email protected]", "version": "1.1.0", "homepage_url": "https://github.com/LAXITKUMAR/VidSubExtension", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.netflix.com/*", "https://*.primevideo.com/*" ], "js": ["./contentScript.bundle.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "manifest_version": 3}
Read more

How to download and manually install VidSub extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download VidSub extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install VidSub 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 VidSub extension file

Select and download the VidSub 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 VidSub 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 VidSub 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 VidSub 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 VidSub extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

Similar Extensions

icon

Simplilearn Subtitles translate Extension · Productivity 20 1 ★ 127KiB

icon

Flixlingo Extension · Productivity 20 3 ★ 35.01KiB

icon

YouTube Clickbait-Buster Extension · Productivity 20 3 ★ 26.02KiB

icon

Nouka Extension · Productivity 20 2 ★ 28.48KiB

icon

Youtube Comment Translator Extension · Social & Communication 20 2 ★ 35.24KiB

icon

The Streaming Wizard Extension · Productivity 20 5 ★ 135KiB

icon

FLIN Extension · Fun 20 2 ★ 20.62KiB

icon

Search by Subtitles/CC for Youtube™ Extension · Accessibility 20 4 ★ 484KiB

icon

momo English Extension · Productivity 20 4 ★ 1.19MiB

icon

HTML5 media speed controller + subs Extension · Productivity 20 11 ★ 26.45KiB

icon

Checksub - Custom Subtitles Extension · Accessibility 20 14 ★ 106KiB

icon

100 Subtitles In One Minute Extension · Productivity 20 2 ★ 34.17KiB

icon

Surf Learning - Open Beta Extension · Productivity 20 1 ★ 2.4MiB

icon

Remember subtitle settings for YouTube™ Extension · Accessibility 20 41 ★ 18.18KiB

icon

Multi Subsitles for Youtube Extension · Fun 20 14 ★ 21.17KiB

icon

Subfilter for Netflix Extension · Fun 20 4 ★ 37.06KiB

icon

Prime Video SubStyler : customize subtitles Extension · Fun 20 2 ★ 18.08KiB

icon

Comment Overlay Extension · Social & Communication 20 6 ★ 53.86KiB

icon

EasySubs – Learn languages by watching films and series Extension · Productivity 20 55 ★ 329KiB

icon

Coursera Dual Subtitles - Subtitle Translator Extension · Accessibility 20 21 ★ 436KiB

icon

Video Captions Extension · Productivity 20 0 ★ 12.03KiB

icon

Learn languages with Netflix & YouTube Extension · Social & Communication 20 9 ★ 9.82MiB

icon

Extended Browse for Netflix Extension · Fun 20 2 ★ 406KiB

icon

Spotlight Lingo ?. Translate Subtitles: Youtube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Extension · Productivity 20 21 ★ 4.48MiB