YCS - YouTube Comment Search

Search comments, replies, chat replay, video transcript for the current video on YouTube by contents, authors, time.

YCS - YouTube Comment Search Chrome Extension

YCS - YouTube Comment Search is a Chrome extension that enhances the YouTube experience by allowing a deep dive into comments, replies, chat replay and video transcripts. Users can search by timestamp, author, content and even by Emoji. They can export data, achieve unlimited comment load and even operate in incognito mode. The extension facilitates search in multiple languages and even allows viewing of exclusive contributions from channel members or donors. A must-have tool for detailed content search on YouTube.
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Extension stats

By: YCS
Users: 50,000+
Version: 1.1.14 (Last updated: 2024-10-04)
Version code: 1.1.14
Creation date: 2020-05-15
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 297.98K

Other platforms

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YCS - YouTube Comment Search (v1.1.12)
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Extension summary

The YCS (YouTube Comment Search) is a chrome extension. Search comments, replies, chat replay, video transcript for the current video on YouTube by contents, authors, time.

Features: ✅ Quick search by timestamp, author, content ✅ Export comments, replies, chat replay, video transcript ✅ Flexible (fuzzy) search ✅ Multilingual search ✅ Search by Emoji ✅ Works in incognito mode ✅ Unlimited load comments ✅ Time stamps - show comments, replies with time stamps ✅ Author - show comments, replies and chat comments from the author ✅ Likes - show comments, replies by number of likes (sort largest to smallest) ✅ Replied - show comments by number of replies (sort largest to smallest)

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as intended on YouTube and integrates smoothly with existing comment features.
  • Has extensive sorting and filtering options which enhance comment browsing.
  • Users have expressed gratitude for the functionality and updates that restore the extension's capabilities.
Cons
  • There are significant limitations regarding interaction with comments after filtering, such as being unable to like or reply without losing filters.
  • Users have reported intermittent functionality, with times when the extension breaks or stops working altogether.
  • Some users found the user interface to be unintuitive, particularly regarding button placements for filtering options.
Most mentioned
  • The extension is crucial for sorting and filtering YouTube comments effectively.
  • Recent updates restored functionality after periods of it being broken or not working properly.
  • The need for better interaction capabilities with filtered comments is a common concern.
User reviews
Works as expected, just wish it was initially hidden, likely of me using it is 4/10, so it would better if the button to show the filter block to be inside "Sort by" drop down menu as an item where apon clicking it shows the filter block or at least provide it as option in the settings.
by Daniel Foster, 2025-02-09

As of right now it works again. : )
by Cameron, 2025-02-04

It stopped working for some time, now it works perfectly again. This rating needs to be updated
by João Velez, 2025-01-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
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