YouTube Captions Search

It's like 'ctrl + f' (or 'cmd + f'), but for YouTube
What is YouTube Captions Search?
YouTube Captions Search is a handy Chrome extension designed to enhance your YouTube viewing experience. This tool lets you search within the transcriptions of any subtitled YouTube video, just like using 'ctrl + f' or 'cmd + f'. Simply install the extension, open any video with captions, and start searching. Perfect for students, researchers, and anyone who wants to find specific information quickly and easily in YouTube videos.

Extension stats

Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.31 (39)
Version: 2.1.9 (Last updated: 2020-12-15)
Creation date: 2020-06-07
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • https://www.youtube.com/api/timedtext?*
Size: 24.15K

Ranking

Other rankings
#3826 in Tools ▼ 13

Other platforms

YouTube Captions Search (v2.1.9)
3.67 (6) 155
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Extension summary

HOW TO USE:

  1. Go to any YouTube video that contains captions/subtitles (CC button available).
  2. If the extension icon is grayed out, click on the CC button.
  3. Click the extension icon to begin searching!

*** REFRESH ALREADY OPEN YOUTUBE PAGES UPON INSTALLATION IF EXTENSION IS NOT ACTIVATING ***

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • It works as intended
  • Very useful for searching captions
  • Fast and accurate
  • Helps with long lectures
Cons
  • Doesn't work on some YouTube videos
  • "No search results found" error despite valid searches
  • Case sensitivity in search
Most mentioned
  • Works as intended
  • Doesn't work on some YouTube videos
  • Very helpful for long lectures
Recent reviews
It works, that's all it needs!
by Ivan G, 2024-10-08

Very useful
by J Q, 2024-06-25

works
by Oli T, 2024-03-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Captions Search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Captions Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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