WheelSeeker

Seek forward or backward a YouTube video by wheeling the mouse
What is WheelSeeker?
WheelSeeker is a Chrome extension that enables easy seeking of YouTube videos through mouse wheel. It allows you to move forward or backward in the video and navigate chapters with Ctrl or ⌘ key.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-10-08
Users: 6
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2021-10-29)
Creation date: 2021-02-08
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 14.24K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

You can seek forward or backward a YouTube video by wheeling the mouse on YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/watch*) video player.

Wheeling with Ctrl or on mac, you can move on the next chapter or go back to the previous chapter if the video has information about chapters.

User reviews

that is what i need, but the overlay text should be optional to turn off, very destracting!
by Hadi Jamshidi, 2022-10-16

Works as intended. But the text covers almost the entire screen when you scroll, it should be very small and at the corner.
by DEMAN, 2022-07-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WheelSeeker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WheelSeeker may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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