# Youtube Lyrics

> Adds lyrics to the youtube sidebar or description.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `ytlyrics`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** F1refox0
- **Category:** photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 197
- **Weekly downloads:** 15
- **Rating:** 4.33 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-07
- **First published:** 2021-01-08
- **Size:** 29 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ytlyrics/)

## Description

**YouTube Lyrics** is a versatile Chrome extension that seamlessly displays song lyrics directly on YouTube, either in the sidebar or video description. Whether you're enjoying a single track or a mix, it automatically updates the lyrics with precise timestamps for an immersive listening experience.

This extension supports multiple popular lyrics websites like Genius and LetsSingIt, searching through each to find the best match for your video. With options for light and dark themes, and the flexibility to toggle lyrics placement, YouTube Lyrics enhances your viewing without interrupting your flow. It's open source, reflecting a transparent and community-driven approach.

## Rankings

- #8,281 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://genius.com/*`
- `*://*.letssingit.com/*`
- `*://*.songlyrics.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: genius.com, letssingit.com, songlyrics.com, youtube.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/ytlyrics)