Smart YouTube Comment Tracking

A powerful Chrome extension that displays live-updating comments from specific users and timestamp references in a beautiful, transparent overlay with real-time toast notifications.

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6 Toast Themes
3 Display Modes
API Integrated
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🎯 Why I Created This Extension

The story behind the extension and the problem it solves

The Problem

I love watching "Daily Dose Of Internet" on YouTube where there are lots of funny moments, and I used to enjoy looking at the comments. But the main issue for me was finding relevant comments with respect to the timestamp where I was actually watching in the video.

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Before: Scroll through hundreds of comments, manually search for timestamps, miss the moment you're watching

The Solution

This extension solves that problem and provides extensive customization options to enhance your YouTube commenting experience!

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After: Relevant comments appear automatically at the right time with beautiful toast notifications
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Smart Detection

Automatically finds timestamp references in comments

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Real-time Sync

Comments appear exactly when you reach the referenced time

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Beautiful Themes

6 customizable themes that blend seamlessly with YouTube

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Click to Seek

Click any timestamp to jump directly to that moment

Powerful Features

Discover what makes our extension special

See It In Action

Experience the power of smart comment tracking

🎥 Live Extension Demo

Experience the power of smart comment tracking in action!

🎬 Watch the live demo to see how the extension automatically detects timestamp comments and displays them as beautiful toast notifications that appear exactly when referenced in the video!

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Real-time Tracking

Watch comments appear instantly as you track specific users or timestamp references.

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Smart Timestamps

Toast notifications appear precisely when the video reaches referenced timestamps.

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Beautiful Themes

Choose from 6 gorgeous themes that blend seamlessly with your viewing experience.

Installation & Setup

Complete guide to install and configure the extension

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Download from GitHub

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Visit the GitHub Repository: github.com/chinmay-sawant/YoutubeCommentsViewer
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Download the ZIP: Click the green "Code" button → "Download ZIP"
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Extract the ZIP: Extract the downloaded file to a folder on your computer
Alternative: Clone with Git
git clone https://github.com/chinmay-sawant/YoutubeCommentsViewer.git
cd YoutubeCommentsViewer
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Google Cloud Console Setup

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Create Google Account: If you don't have one, create a Google account
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Access Google Cloud Console: console.cloud.google.com
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Create New Project: Click "Create Project" and give it a name (e.g., "YouTube Comment Viewer")
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Select Your Project: Make sure your new project is selected in the top navigation
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Note: Google Cloud Console may require billing setup, but YouTube Data API v3 has a generous free tier (10,000 units/day).
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Enable YouTube Data API v3

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Find APIs & Services: In the left sidebar, click "APIs & Services" → "Library"
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Search for YouTube: Search for "YouTube Data API v3"
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Enable the API: Click on "YouTube Data API v3" and then click "Enable"
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Go to Credentials: Click "Create Credentials" → "API key"
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Copy API Key: Your API key will be displayed - copy it to a safe place
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Security Warning: Keep your API key secure and never share it publicly. Restrict it to YouTube Data API v3 only.
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Load Extension in Chrome

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Open Chrome Extensions: Type chrome://extensions/ in your address bar
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Enable Developer Mode: Toggle "Developer mode" on (top right corner)
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Load Unpacked: Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted extension folder
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Verify Installation: The extension should appear in your extensions list
Expected Folder Structure
YoutubeCommentsViewer/
├── manifest.json
├── popup.html
├── popup.js
├── content.js
├── background.js
├── styles.css
└── assets/
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Configure Extension Settings

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Open Extension Popup: Click the extension icon in Chrome toolbar
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Add API Key: Paste your YouTube API key in the settings
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Choose Theme: Select your preferred toast notification theme
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Set Position: Choose overlay position (top-right recommended)
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Save Settings: Click "Save" to apply your preferences
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Pro Tip: Test the extension on any YouTube video to see the comment overlay in action!

🔧 Troubleshooting

Extension Not Loading?

  • Ensure you're selecting the correct folder (containing manifest.json)
  • Check that Developer Mode is enabled
  • Try refreshing the extensions page

API Key Issues?

  • Verify the API key is correctly copied
  • Check that YouTube Data API v3 is enabled
  • Ensure your Google Cloud project has billing enabled if needed

Comments Not Showing?

  • Try refreshing the YouTube page
  • Check if the video has comments enabled
  • Verify your internet connection

✅ Quick Start Checklist

Support & Community

We're here to help you get the most out of the extension

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Documentation

Comprehensive guides, API setup instructions, and troubleshooting tips.

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Bug Reports

Found an issue? Report it on GitHub and we'll get it fixed quickly.

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Feature Requests

Have an idea for a new feature? We'd love to hear your suggestions!

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