YouTube Comment Expander

This extension provides a fix for the bug that prevents 'Read More' from appearing on YouTube comments in Chromium-based browsers.

YouTube Comment Expander | Fix for 'Read More' Bug

YouTube Comment Expander is a Chrome extension that fixes the bug where the 'Read More' link is missing for the first several long comments when watching YouTube videos in full screen. This extension allows you to read those longer comments without reloading the page or loading more comments.
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Extension stats

Users: 92
-8
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2017-08-26)
Creation date: 2017-08-26
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 5.11K

Other platforms

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Extension summary

The bug that this extension fixes happens when you start watching a YouTube video and enter full screen before the comments load. The 'Read More' link will be missing for the first several long comments.

This extension allows you to read those longer comments without reloading the page or loading more comments.

User reviews

Works perfectly to fix a bug Google is ignoring. This has been a persistent issue for months for me.
by Jeremy Work, 2020-01-03

Works great reference bug: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=574251 in case someone from Google Chrome team wants to actually fix it
by Balla G, 2017-11-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Comment Expander requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Comment Expander has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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