Better YouTube Subtitles

Adds more customization options to YouTube subtitles.

Better YouTube Subtitles - Enhanced Customization

"Better YouTube Subtitles" is a Chrome extension that enhances YouTube subtitles by allowing users to customize their appearance through CSS. It integrates seamlessly with existing subtitles without replacing them. Users can access various options via the browser and even create hotkeys for quick adjustments. Tailor your subtitle viewing experience to better suit your preferences and improve readability with this easy-to-use extension.

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Extension stats

By: 54ac

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.42

(12)

Version: 1.1.14 (Last updated: 2024-12-22)

Creation date: 2023-07-06

Permissions:

storage
tabs
fontSettings

Size: 18.66K

Email: *****@54ac.ovh

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 24,282 ▼ 42

Other rankings

#4318 in Accessibility ▲ 192

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Better YouTube Subtitles (v1.1.14)

343 4.67

(6)

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Improves readability of captions by changing font colors and styles
Offers customizable options for subtitles
Allows users to set custom captions position
Provides a good range of subtitle options

Cons

Some users experience functionality issues with the extension not working
Fonts revert back to default after restarting the PC
Lack of options for disabling or filtering curse words
Text stroke feature does not work as expected

Most mentioned

Customization options for subtitles and fonts
Issues with extension functionality and settings not saving
Request for more control over caption positioning
Desire for a feature to disable curse words in captions

User reviews

I dont know what prompted youtube to turn theri "white" captions to gray and thus hard to read but I hope they eat a mouthfull of cracked pepper or something. >:( Thanks for fixing this.

Jessica S. (darkocean), 2025-01-19

LOVE ITTTT <3

Pece Mece, 2025-01-04

i keep trying to use the extension in youtube but it doesnt work..?

Kev K, 2024-10-06

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Better YouTube Subtitles requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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