asbplayer: Language-learning with subtitles

Enhance streaming video for language-learning.

Enhance Language Learning with asbplayer

asbplayer is a powerful, open-source Chrome extension designed for serious language learners who utilize subtitled media. Unlike other options, asbplayer is completely free and compatible with almost every streaming video service, including Netflix and YouTube.

With asbplayer, you can access text-selectable subtitles, import your own subtitle files, and benefit from auto-detected subtitles. It also features controls for creating Anki flashcards, navigating subtitles, toggling subtitle options, adjusting playback rates, and specialized playback modes to focus on your learning needs. Transform your streaming experience and elevate your language skills with asbplayer!

Manifest V3
By: asbplayer
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.82
(61)
Version: 1.9.1 (Last updated: 2025-02-11)
Creation date: 2024-01-04
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • tabCapture
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • sidePanel
  • offscreen
Size: 9.13M
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Incredibly easy to use and intuitive
  • Makes language learning easier and more accessible
  • Great integration for sentence mining and Anki
  • Open-source and free tool
  • Excellent subtitle synchronization features
Cons
  • Subtitles often desynchronize with the audio
  • Issues with incomplete audio recordings when mining on Anki
  • Some users experienced difficulties with usability and complicated options
  • Security warning on unverified download
Most mentioned
  • Eases language learning through subtitles
  • Great tool for anime and similar websites
  • Desynchronization issues with subtitles
  • Highly praised by users for its effectiveness
  • Open-source and free to use
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Perfect
by Matt M, 2025-03-14

Been using for several months and it's honestly been a game changer for studying vocab, couldn't recommend enough! Very glad this exists
by Film making Pro, 2025-03-11

en disney+ no funciona
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Extension safety

Risk impact

asbplayer: Language-learning with subtitles requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

asbplayer: Language-learning with subtitles has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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