Comments Search for Youtube

Search youtube comments by keywords.

Comments Search for Youtube - Chrome Extension

Comments Search for Youtube is a convenient Chrome extension that allows users to search YouTube comments by keywords. Simply go to any YouTube video and hit Ctrl-S or click the extension icon to access this functionality. All it requires is a YouTube Data API key, which can be easily generated for free. If you need assistance or have a question, there is a Support Hub available for further guidance.
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Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Version: 25.1.20 (Last updated: 2025-01-21)
Creation date: 2022-09-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • https://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 54.66K

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Extension summary

How to use:

  • Go to any YouTube video and hit Ctrl-S or click the extension icon.

You will need:

  • YouTube Data API Key

YouTube Data API Key:

  • The extension uses YouTube Data API for its core functionality.
  • An API key is needed to access public data like comments and videos.
  • Generating a key is free and does not identify or reveal information about the user.
  • You can try the extension without a key before taking the time to generate one.

If you need assistance or have a question please refer the Support Hub below.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well for finding comments
  • Fast performance
  • Sleek and clean design
  • Useful when trying to look for specific comments
  • Allows searching without API key (in some cases)
Cons
  • Requires an API key, which some users find cumbersome
  • Does not allow interaction with comments (like or reply)
  • Limited to English searches
  • Inability to find partial words in search
  • No option to search by username
Most mentioned
  • Need for an API key to function
  • Issues with searching partial words or specific comment types
  • Desire for more interactive features (like replying to comments)
  • Request for additional filtering options
  • Problems with functionality in some videos (comments disabled error)
User reviews
very good but i do not trust you with my api key
by Noah Fennell, 2025-01-12

for this short time i used it, it works great! but i was searching for this kind of engine to find comments and be able to interact with it, sadly you can only view the comments, not like or comment or reply
by Anja Antolić, 2024-08-12

Using since long time.. but there are some features like using "global:". Is there a place where you have listed all such features which is there in this extension
by Varun Bhandari, 2024-08-02
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Comments Search for Youtube requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Comments Search for Youtube is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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