YouTube subtitles viewer

An extension to view, copy and search subtitles on YouTube, with every language

YouTube Subtitles Viewer - Chrome Extension

The 'YouTube subtitles viewer' is a Chrome extension designed to enhance the user's experience on YouTube. It allows users to view, copy, and search subtitles for every available video. By simply clicking an icon or using a shortcut command, a pop-up window appears for easy navigation and language selection options. The interface complements YouTube's dark theme.
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Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.57
(14)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2020-09-22)
Creation date: 2020-09-21
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • declarativeContent
Size: 100.84K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

With this Chrome extension created for YouTube, you can view, copy and search subtitles for every video (if available). Just open a video and click on the icon or press (Ctrl/Command+Shift+K) and the popup window will appear. You could easily select the languages for the subtitles, select and copy all the text or navigate the video using the time links presented on the left. The interface uses the new dark YouTube theme.

QUICK START:

  1. Open a YouTube video
  2. Click on the icon or use the shortcuts

Shortcuts: Win: Ctrl+Shift+K Mac: Command+Shift+K

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great functionality for displaying subtitles
  • Easier than audio transcribing
  • User-friendly interface
  • Ability to search and copy subtitles easily
Cons
  • Case sensitivity in subtitle search
  • Lack of a save subtitles option
  • No pause button or hotkey for reading subtitles
Most mentioned
  • Desire for new features like 'save subtitles' and 'pause button'
  • Issues with case sensitivity in searches
  • Overall usefulness and functionality praised
User reviews
This app has a future! Great app! I hope the creator will develop it further and add simple features!
by English UA, 2024-12-17

Absolutely great extension. Whoever made this, thankyou. Its way easier than trying to audio transcribe!
by Brent Lidstone, 2024-08-12

by Dreem Chan, 2024-08-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube subtitles viewer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube subtitles viewer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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