Search on YouTube

Search for anything on YouTube by selecting the text and right clicking.
What is Search on YouTube?
Search on YouTube is a simple extension for Google Chrome that allows you to conveniently search for anything on YouTube by selecting text and using the context menu. It provides a seamless way to search YouTube without leaving your current browsing session.

Extension stats

By: Ryan-ED
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 5.00 (10)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2021-07-01)
Creation date: 2021-06-30
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 22.01K

Other platforms

Search in YouTube (v1.1.2resigned1)
4.79 (33) 1,863+
Search on YouTube (v1.2.0)
3.50 (11) 1,537+
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Extension summary

A simple extension for the Google Chrome browser that allows you to search on YouTube by right clicking highlighted text and using the context menu. Similar to how the built in "Search Google for..." context menu item works.

  1. Select some text
  2. Right click the mouse to open context menu
  3. Select "Search YouTube for [your text]" option

Icons and logos done by @liamcaindesigns on Instagram.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use
  • Allows quick access to YouTube search from highlighted text
  • No data collection or unnecessary permissions required
  • Works as intended and efficiently
  • User-friendly interface
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Works as intended, easy to use
    • No complaints
    • Makes searching stuff on YouTube much easier
    Recent reviews
    just what I needed thank you.
    by Zizom, 2024-07-25

    by Barış Aksu, 2024-04-24

    Does the job!
    by Rafał S, 2023-11-24
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Search on YouTube is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

    Risk likelihood

    Search on YouTube has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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