Timestamped YouTube Comments

Name: Timestamped YouTube Comments
Rating: 4.258823529411765 (85 reviews)
Author: kenny

See timestamped comments as you watch

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Timestamped YouTube Comments is a powerful Chrome extension that lets you see comments tied directly to specific moments as you watch YouTube videos. By integrating your own YouTube Data API key, it seamlessly fetches timestamped comments, allowing you to engage more interactively.

Key features include the ability to pause videos to lock in comments, hover over comments to view replies, and click any comment to open it in a new tab positioned at the top of the comment section for easy replies. Setup is straightforward—follow the tutorial to create your API key, enter it in the extension's popup, and start enhancing your YouTube viewing experience today.

Extension

By:

kenny

Users:

2,000

Rating:

4.26

(85)

Version:

1.28.0 Last updated: 2024-12-28

Creation date:

2020-02-06

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size:

892.00KB

Email:

0k*****@gmail.com

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 18,195 ▲ 542

Other rankings

#4274 in Accessibility ▼ 7 #23 in comment keyword 34 #111 in youtube keyword 90 ▲ 17

User reviews

Users appreciate 'Timestamped YouTube Comments' for enhancing video watching by showing synced comments. The developer's prompt fixes and unique features are big pros. However, issues include difficulty viewing multiple comments with close timestamps, annoying uncustomizable sounds, challenges with API key configuration, UI conflicts with other extensions, and occasional stoppage requiring updates. Overall, despite minor usability and technical challenges, the extension is highly valued by users for its distinctive functionality and developer support.

Pros

Provides timestamped YouTube comments synced with video playback enhancing viewing experience.
Developer is responsive and actively fixes issues, restoring functionality promptly.
Unique functionality not easily found in other extensions, making it valuable for users wanting timestamped comments.
Works well on multiple browsers like Chrome and Brave when properly configured.
Users appreciate the extension’s practical insight into video content through comment integration.

Cons

Occasionally multiple comments with close timestamps are not displayed simultaneously, limiting visibility.
Sound effects on comment display can be annoying; lack of customization or ability to upload custom sounds causes issues.
API key setup can be confusing or cause the extension not to work properly if not configured correctly.
Conflicts with other extensions and UI clutter, like toggles on playback bar, cause user experience issues.
Extension sometimes stops working for periods, requiring updates or fixes from developer to restore functionality.

Recent reviews

Great extension but may i suggest if possible a Blurred background in the floating comments

En*****, 2025-05-15

could you please add a way to upload your own ding sound, since when i replace the wav file, the extension corrupts. thank you!

To*****, 2025-01-11

최고의 확장프로그램이에요.

1 *****, 2024-12-28

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

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Timestamped YouTube Comments is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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