Timestamped YouTube Comments

Allows users to see timestamped comments as they watch YouTube
What is Timestamped YouTube Comments?
'Timestamped YouTube Comments' is a versatile Chrome extension designed to enhance viewers' engagement with the videos. It enables users to pause a particular comment, view replies by hovering, toggle comments display and directly open embedded comments for quick replies. Users must create their own YouTube Data API key for smooth operation.

Extension stats

By: kenny
Users: 2,000+
Version: 1.23.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-01)
Creation date: 2020-02-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 905.22K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Features:

  • Pause to persist a comment
  • Hover over a comment to see its replies
  • Click the Comments icon in the video bar to toggle comments on/off
  • Click on a comment to open a new tab with that comment at the top of the comment section (useful for replying to comments)
  • Use your own YouTube Data API key (pin the extension to your toolbar and open the popup to access)

9/30/23 update: You must now create and enter your own YouTube Data API key. The extension will default to use my key but YouTube has cut down my quota drastically so the extension will probably not work if you don't use your own :(

Contact support at [email protected] or leave a review if you like it!

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • The extension works perfectly for users who have set it up correctly.
  • It provides a unique functionality that enhances the YouTube viewing experience.
  • Users appreciate the ability to see timestamped comments.
Cons
  • Multiple timestamps at the same time cause some to be hidden.
  • The extension sometimes does not work or stops working unexpectedly.
  • There are requests for better sound control and less obnoxious sound effects.
Most mentioned
  • API key issues
  • Desire for support for embedded YouTube playback
  • The need for multiple timestamps display improvements
Recent reviews
by Renan Nelsen, 2024-11-14

Sometimes there are multiple timestamps for the same moment, and occasionally the display duration of a timestamp prevents me from seeing others. For example, if I select a 4-second display duration, and there are two timestamps at 07:16 and 07:18, I can only see the first one on the screen. I would appreciate it if you could release an update that allows multiple timestamps to be displayed one below the other. Additionally, having the option to hide the toggle from the playback bar and control it via the extension icon would be a nice feature, as multiple extensions clash and cause confusion.
by Batuhan Yasemi, 2024-10-22

it works perfectly, thanks for the extension, if possible maybe make it so that comments that use the same timestamp are also displayed together
by Murphy Egghead, 2024-10-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Timestamped YouTube Comments requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Timestamped YouTube Comments has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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