Force enable YouTube DVR

Force enable YouTube DVR

Force Enable YouTube DVR - Chrome Extension

"Force enable YouTube DVR" is a Chrome extension that allows users to activate DVR functionality on all YouTube live streams. With this tool, you can rewind, pause, and resume live videos, ensuring that you never miss important moments, even if you need to take a break. Simply refresh the page after installation to see the DVR options appear. Note: As of September 2, 2024, the extension is reported to be non-functional. For updates, visit the project's GitHub page.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
By: ohareza
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.70
(10)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2024-09-02)
Creation date: 2024-02-25
Size: 6.59K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Allows users to rewind and pause YouTube live streams that do not support DVR feature
  • Easy to use and effective when functioning correctly
  • Many users have found it to be a life-saver for watching streams
Cons
  • Frequently stops working without warning
  • Some users experience issues with the chat not syncing during live streams
  • Requires refreshing the video page for the extension to work sometimes
Most mentioned
  • Stops working unexpectedly
  • Ability to rewind live streams
  • Chat sync issues while live streaming
User reviews
Again stopped working from one day of another. Hope you can do some Update or something. Hope you keep this wonderful and helpful thing alive <3 <3
by T. Star, 2025-02-14

Not working you can rewind but it keep go back to live
by bukan wota, 2025-02-06

It's working for me as of 2024/12/05
by Felipe Reade, 2024-12-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Force enable YouTube DVR requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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