# YouTube Commentary

> Read YouTube comments directly inside the video player with live timestamp sync.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-commentary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-commentary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-commentary`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Anant Kumar Pathak
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,social-communication
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-02
- **First published:** 2026-05-30
- **Size:** 17 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-commentary/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-commentary/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-commentary/privacy/)

## Description

Elevate your YouTube experience with YouTube Commentary! 

Tired of scrolling down to read the comments and missing out on the actual video? This extension brings the comment section directly into your video player as a sleek, minimalist overlay.

🌟 Key Features:
• Live Timestamp Sync: Watch comments pop up in real-time exactly when their timestamp occurs in the video (giving you a Live Chat vibe!).
• Minimalist Glassmorphism UI: A beautiful, non-intrusive translucent design that doesn't block your video.
• Smart Minimize: Hide the comments instantly with a single click when you want zero distractions.
• 100% Private & Secure: Built on a Zero-Server Architecture. Your API key is stored safely in your local browser storage and never leaves your device. 

<em>Note: You will need to provide your own free YouTube Data API v3 key to use this extension. A quick, step-by-step setup guide is included inside the extension!</em>

## Rankings

- #141,058 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `https://www.youtube.com/*`
- `https://www.googleapis.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, googleapis.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-commentary)