YouTube Comment Search

Extension for searching youtube video comments.

YouTube Comment Search - Search comments on YouTube

YouTube Comment Search is a Chrome extension that allows users to search comments on YouTube videos by keywords. It provides a convenient way to find specific comments on videos and is inspired by the ytcs project on GitHub. Use the extension by installing it, going to a video watch page, and using the shortcut or clicking the extension icon to search for desired keywords. Please note that the extension is subject to limitations in terms of showing all comments, spam filtering, and YouTube API requests.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.90
(10)
Version: 2.1.0 (Last updated: 2020-11-05)
Creation date: 2020-11-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • https://ytcs-service.herokuapp.com/api/v1/*
Size: 80.47K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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

Search comments on YouTube by keywords.

Inspired by: https://github.com/lettapp/ytcs

Usage:

  1. Install extension
  2. Go to video watch page
  3. Hit CTRL+Y or click the extension icon in the upper right corner
  4. Type desired keyword/s in popup field and press enter or search button

Notes:

  • Showing all the comments for a query depends on various factors and is not guaranteed.
  • Results per search request can’t exceed 100, including replies.
  • Spam or duplicate comments may get filtered.
  • 10 thousand YouTube API requests per day

User reviews

Doesn't work. It only says : "Ups, something went wrong..."
by Blastar Seymour, 2022-04-11

Good for searching, but for some reason the comment links it provides convert the "&" into "&", causing them to not work.
by Noriko Morishima, 2022-02-24

YCS is better, thumb buttons would be better
by Phil Sowers, 2022-02-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Comment Search requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Comment Search is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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