asbplayer: Language-learning with subtitles

Enhance streaming video for language-learning.

asbplayer: Optimize Language Learning via Subtitles

asbplayer: Language-learning with subtitles is a versatile Chrome extension tailored for avid language learners. It elevates your streaming experience by integrating text-selectable subtitles from your own sources or automatically detecting them on platforms like Netflix and YouTube. The tool features a variety of learning aids, such as Anki flashcard creation with subtitle text, audio, and screenshots, comprehensive subtitle navigation, video playback controls, and customized playback modes to maximize language acquisition efficiency.

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By: asbplayer

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.86

(51)

Version: 1.8.0 (Last updated: 2025-01-06)

Creation date: 2024-01-04

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
tabCapture
activeTab
storage
contextMenus
sidePanel
offscreen

Size: 9.09M

Email: as*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 7,805 ▲ 37

Other rankings

#546 in Just for Fun #60 in language keyword 84 ▲ 5 #149 in learn keyword 78 ▲ 4

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Extension summary

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asbplayer is a language-learning assistant, developed for serious language learners who learn their target language through subtitled media.

Unlike similar extensions like Language Reactor, asbplayer is completely free, open source, and compatible with almost every streaming video service that exists. 

Using asbplayer, you can enhance any streaming video element with:

Text-selectable subtitles. You can bring your own subtitle files, or use auto-detected subtitles on popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.
UI and controls to create high-quality Anki flashcards with subtitles, screenshots and audio.
UI and controls for navigating between subtitles, toggling subtitles on and off, changing the playback rate of the video, and more.
Special playback modes that e.g. skip all un-subtitled sections of the video in order to optimize your learning.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Makes language learning easier and more accessible.
Great for adding subtitles to media, especially for language mining.
Works well with multiple platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Crunchyroll.
Open-source and free of many paywalls found in other apps.
Excellent for sentence mining and enhancing vocabulary.

Cons

Subtitles often desync with audio, particularly on certain platforms.
Some users find difficulty in getting the settings right for optimal performance.
Limited functionality with specific platforms like Disney Plus.

Most mentioned

Subtitles desync issues.
Great for language learning.
Works well with Anki and other language tools.
User-friendly once set up but may be complex initially.

User reviews

This tool really makes learning a language easier and more accessible in a way I've never seen. Can't recommend it enough for learning a language.

Rejigee, 2025-01-02

이런 류의 프로그램을 여럿 써봤는데 정말 최고입니다. 일단 별로 돈 벌 생각 없이 사용자를 위해서만 만들었다는게 확실히 눈에 띕니다. 보통 다른 프로그램은 단어 검색 기능을 유료화한 경우가 많은데 이 프로그램은 단어 검색 기능이 아예 없습니다. 그대신 다른 사전 플러그인을 써도 괜찮도록 오픈해놨습니다. 네이버 사전이나 구글 사전 쓰면 아주 좋습니다. 그리고 자막 싱크 보정 기능이 끝내줍니다. 이거 정말 필수 기능인데 이거 구현한 경우가 정말 드뭅니다. 다양한 경우에 대응하기 위해 옵션이 복잡하고 사용법도 간단하지는 않습니다만 그대신 누구든 만족시킬 수 있을만한 포텐을 가진 프로그램입니다.

단비아빠, 2024-12-27

I seem to be having an issue where most of the time I load ASB player on a youtube video the subtitles don't synch with the audio. I've tried to play around with some settings and it doesn't seem to fix the desync issues. I would appreciate any help.

Nathan P, 2024-10-23

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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.