Move the comment section to the side bar and add a scroll to recommended videos and comments

Latest Version

Version
1.3
Update
February 10, 2023
Size
18.66KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
See more
Permissions
See more

SidebarComments Extension

Introducing the Comment Sidebar Extension for YouTube! Tired of scrolling through endless comments and recommended videos at the bottom of the page? With this extension, you can easily move the comment section to the sidebar, making it easier to keep track of everything while you watch. Additionally, you can now resize the comment box and recommendation box to your preference. Enjoy a more streamlined and customizable YouTube experience with just one simple installation. Try it today! (Note: This extension only works in the default view).
Read more

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "SidebarComments", "version": "1.3", "description": "Move the comment section to the side bar and add a scroll to recommended videos and comments", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "32": "images/icon-32.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "content.js" ], "css": [ "style.css" ], "matches": [ "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=*", "https://www.youtube.com/*" ] } ]}
Read more

How to download and manually install SidebarComments extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install SidebarComments 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 SidebarComments extension file

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

Similar Extensions

icon

Thumbnail Rating Bar for YouTube™ Extension · Productivity 3 270 ★ 134KiB

icon

Youtube Comment Viewer Extension · Accessibility 3 19 ★ 786KiB

icon

Comments Sidebar for Youtube Extension · Productivity 3 78 ★ 45.03KiB

icon

Permanent Progress Bar for YouTube Extension · Fun 3 64 ★ 37.82KiB

icon

Timestamped YouTube Comments Extension · Accessibility 3 82 ★ 884KiB

icon

SuperYouTube (Extension for Youtube™) Extension · Productivity 3 639 ★ 105KiB

icon

Show YouTube comments while watching Extension · Social & Communication 3 109 ★ 7.54KiB

icon

YouFocus - Hide YouTube Distractions Extension · Productivity 3 18 ★ 14.16KiB

icon

Focused Youtube Extension · Productivity 3 180 ★ 182KiB

icon

Auto Youtube Shorts Scroller Extension · Fun 3 34 ★ 25.45KiB

icon

Block YouTube Feed - Homepage, Sidebar Videos Extension · Productivity 3 88 ★ 14.03KiB

icon

Comet - Reddit Comments on YouTube & Webpages Extension · Social & Communication 3 27 ★ 332KiB

icon

Subscriber Count on Comments for YouTube™ Extension · Social & Communication 3 38 ★ 10.47KiB

icon

YouTube Rewind & Fast Forward Buttons Extension · Productivity 3 52 ★ 26.56KiB

icon

YouTube Detoxifier: Delay Shorts & Block Recommendations Extension · Productivity 3 12 ★ 83.99KiB

icon

Sidebar for YouTube™ Extension · Productivity 3 2 ★ 59.75KiB

icon

YouTube™LayoutFixer Extension · Accessibility 3 9 ★ 63.75KiB

icon

Youtube Right Side Comments Extension · Social & Communication 3 20 ★ 287KiB

icon

youstyle - Simplify The Youtube UI Extension · Productivity 3 25 ★ 55.69KiB

icon

Improve feed and Remove Ads - Youtube Extension · Accessibility 3 3 ★ 103KiB

icon

Sidesy: Your Comments Sidebar For YouTube Extension · Productivity 3 51 ★ 1.96MiB

icon

Block Sponsor Comments Extension · Productivity 3 0 ★ 15.72KiB

icon

YT Bookmarker Extension · Productivity 3 6 ★ 28.55KiB

icon

YouTube Rabbit Hole Sealant Extension · Productivity 3 2 ★ 27.64KiB