Live Chat Overlay

Restyle the YouTube popout chat so you can overlay it for livestreams
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Live Chat Overlay is a versatile Chrome extension designed to restyle YouTube's popout chat for livestreamers. It enables users to overlay chat windows directly onto livestream video feeds by utilizing features like full-screen popouts or providing remote URLs compatible with popular streaming software including OBS, YoloBox, and Lightstream Studio.

Key features include customizable comment sizes, background colors, display name options, highlight word configuration, and auto-hiding messages for clean overlays. Enhanced compatibility with membership actions, SuperChats, and avatar display ensures a smooth, visually appealing chat experience. Regular updates add bug fixes and support for new livestream interactions, making it a valuable tool for engaging live audience participation seamlessly.

Manifest V3 Extension
By:
Aaron Parecki
Users:
30,000
Rating:
4.53
(40)
Version:
0.3.9 Last updated: 2024-06-11
Creation date:
2020-10-05
Risk:
Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://youtube.com/*
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
  • https://studio.youtube.com/*
Size:
840.70K
Email:
he*****@aaronpk.tv
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

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# 4,835 ▲ 59
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Live Chat Overlay 2.0 (v0.3.6)
76 5.00 (1)

User reviews

Pros
  • Easy to set up and use with OBS and other streaming tools
  • Works as intended and is reliable for live chat overlays
  • Provides seamless integration with YouTube live chat
  • Improves live stream engagement by allowing comments to be featured
  • Free and continuously improved by the developer
Cons
  • Difficulties with chat message deletion in the pop-up live chat
  • Limited or missing features like auto-feature comments and fade out transitions
  • Compatibility issues or challenges using with third-party software like ManyCam
  • Some users experience issues capturing the full chat area in OBS browser source
  • Lack of clear technical support resources for troubleshooting
Recent reviews
Amazing, works 100% as intended, real lifesaver!
by Os*****, 2024-09-23
i havent used it yet but i saw it on yt from keith bennett,
by Ar*****, 2024-08-08
I can't delete messages in pop-up livechat. Please help
by Ch*****, 2024-03-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Live Chat Overlay requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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Risk likelihood

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