YouTube subtitles viewer

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

What is YouTube subtitles viewer?

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

By: Elia Scotto

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.54 (13)

Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2020-09-22)

Creation date: 2020-09-21

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
storage
declarativeContent

Size: 100.84K

Email: he*****@eliascotto.com

Ranking

# 17579 ▼ 130

Other rankings

#4291 in Accessibility ▼ 4 #258 in viewer keyword 60 ▲ 8

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Extension summary

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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:

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Easy to use and practical.
Displays entire subtitles of a video.
Allows searching and copying subtitles easily.
Useful for transcribing audio.
Highly recommended by users.

Cons

Case sensitivity in search.
No pause button or hotkey for videos.
Timestamps are copied with text during paste.
Lack of option to save subtitles.

Most mentioned

Case sensitive search issues.
Request for a pause button or hotkey.
Desire for a save subtitles option.
Appreciation for its practicality and usefulness.

Recent reviews

Absolutely great extension. Whoever made this, thankyou. Its way easier than trying to audio transcribe!

Brent Lidstone, 2024-08-12

Dreem Chan, 2024-08-06

I want translated subtitles function.

Kijung Hong, 2024-05-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube subtitles viewer may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.