Show YouTube Video Upload Date

Show full upload dates for videos and live streams on YouTube instead of "1 year ago", "2 weeks ago", etc.

Show YouTube Video Upload Date - Chrome Extension

Show YouTube Video Upload Date is a Chrome extension that replaces relative upload dates with full dates on YouTube. It offers customization of date format and the option to show comments with a paid in-app purchase. It works on various pages including video, search, topic, homepage, subscription, channel, playlist, and trending pages.
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Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.04
(138)
Version: 4.9 (Last updated: 2024-09-11)
Creation date: 2022-03-06
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 99.64K

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Extension summary

Also display the upload time, customize the date format and show dates of comments with a $1/mo in-app purchase.

Free and paid version works on all pages:

  • Video page description
  • Video page sidebar
  • Search page
  • Search page shorts
  • Topic sidebar in search
  • Homepage videos
  • Homepage shorts
  • Subscription page
  • Channel page home - featured video
  • Channel page home - For You videos
  • Channel page home - playlist videos
  • Channel page videos
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Useful for displaying video upload dates clearly on YouTube
  • Enhances browsing by providing essential context for finding recent content
  • Works quickly and is effective for its purpose
  • Some users noted that the option to show the time of uploads is a great addition
Cons
  • Inconsistent functionality across different browsers, particularly Vivaldi
  • Issues with the latest version removing dates instead of displaying them
  • Some users experience temporary malfunctions
  • Concerns about additional permissions requested in recent updates
Most mentioned
  • Works well for showing upload dates
  • Inconsistency in functionality across versions
  • User request for showing upload time within 24 hours
  • Some reviews indicate issues with new updates
User reviews
unfortunately, i don't think this works on Vivaldi. only a couple videos actually show the dates and rest are all still the "X year ago" format. i know this browser isnt used by enough people to really be considered, but id love if it was compatible with vivaldi!
by Joseph Pangle, 2024-11-28

very Helpful. Thank you.
by Amin Shahraki, 2024-11-22

Simply brilliant! Most useful extension ever.
by Oti Lupulescu, 2024-11-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Show YouTube Video Upload Date requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Show YouTube Video Upload Date has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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