TimeTags for YouTube

Create YouTube time tags with simple keyboard shortcuts
What is TimeTags for YouTube?
TimeTags for YouTube is a Chrome extension designed to simplify the task of tagging specific moments in YouTube videos. With simple keyboard shortcuts, you can conveniently add and adjust tags within the YouTube interface, enhancing your experience when tagging longer videos.

Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Version: 1.6.2 (Last updated: 2024-05-30)
Creation date: 2020-05-17
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
  • unlimitedStorage
Host permissions:
  • https://www.youtube.com/
  • https://youtu.be/
Size: 369.66K

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TimeTags for YouTube (v1.6.2)
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Extension summary

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TimeTags for Youtube is a tool designed to simplify the task of tagging specific moments in YouTube videos. Say goodbye to manually writing timestamps in a separate text editor. With yt-timetag, you can conveniently add and adjust tags within the YouTube interface using your keyboard. The extension provides precise and accurate timestamps, enhancing your experience when tagging longer videos.

Usage

Browse to any YouTube video, click the icon of the extension in browser bar to activate it.

Shortcuts

  • [delete, backspace] remove tag (affects active tag)
  • [left] backward 5 seconds (affects active tag)
  • [alt+left] backward 1 second (affects active tag)
  • [right] forward 5 seconds (affects active tag)
  • [alt+right] forward 1 second (affects active tag)
  • [space] play/pause
  • [a] add a tag at current time
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Saves time with video editing and timestamp creation
  • Easy to use and has a simple interface
  • Can copy notes and timestamps to markdown format for note-taking apps
  • Allows for quick creation of multiple time codes without errors
  • Integrates well with YouTube and supports playlists
Cons
  • Doesn't work anymore as of August 2023
  • Takes over left/right buttons, affecting video navigation
  • Lacks certain quality of life features like a close button and customizable shortcuts
  • Some users reported issues with the extension disappearing in newer YouTube layouts
Most mentioned
  • Request for more quality of life adjustments and settings
  • Complaints about functionality stopping as of August 2023
  • Desire for additional features like a close button and shrink option
Recent reviews
It can load tags from comments. Old drivers know that.
by Mrdavidlinbar, 2024-09-02

Fantastic tool, it saves me a looot of time with my video editing, thank you!
by Mundpin, 2024-05-29

Great extension. Thanks a lot
by Igor Belov, 2024-05-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

TimeTags for YouTube requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

TimeTags for YouTube has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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