asbplayer: Language-learning with subtitles

Enhance streaming video for language-learning.

asbplayer is a free, open source Chrome extension designed for serious language learners who study through subtitled media. Unlike other tools, it supports almost every streaming platform and allows you to select subtitles, bring your own subtitle files, or use auto-detected subtitles from services like Netflix and YouTube.

With asbplayer, you gain advanced controls to create high-quality Anki flashcards directly from subtitles, screenshots, and audio clips. It also features easy subtitle navigation, subtitle toggling, playback speed adjustments, and unique modes that skip non-subtitled sections to optimize language learning efficiency. Elevate your streaming video experience and accelerate your language learning with asbplayer.

Manifest V3
By:
asbplayer
Users:
20,000+
Rating:
4.83
(63)
Version:
1.10.0 (Last updated: 2025-04-22)
Creation date:
2024-01-04
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • tabCapture
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • sidePanel
  • offscreen
Size:
4.19M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
13 hours ago

User reviews

asbplayer is highly praised by users for its effectiveness in language learning through subtitles, ease of integration with tools like Anki, and its open-source nature. It is regarded as a game changer for vocabulary and sentence mining. However, some users experience subtitle synchronization problems, especially on YouTube, and note the lack of built-in dictionary search while the interface can be complex. Security warnings due to unverified status also pose concerns. Overall, it is a valuable extension appreciated by serious language learners.
Pros
  • Great tool for language learning with subtitles, especially helpful for studying vocabulary and sentence mining.
  • Works well with Anki and other language learning tools, enhancing the learning experience.
  • Open source and free, with useful features like subtitle syncing and speed adjustment.
  • Highly recommended by users as a game changer for serious language learners.
  • Supports adding subtitles to sites without native subtitles, expanding its usability.
Cons
  • Subtitle and audio synchronization issues reported, particularly with YouTube videos.
  • Some features like dictionary search are missing or need third-party plugins.
  • The user interface can be complex or unintuitive for some users, requiring reading documentation.
  • Security warnings due to unverified extension status may deter some users.
  • Minor issues with audio clipping or incomplete recordings when mining sentences for Anki.
Recent 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
High 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
  • 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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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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