HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat]

Improved YouTube chat with CPU/RAM optimizations, customization options, and cutting-edge features!
What is HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat]?
HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] is a Firefox add-on that significantly upgrades the YouTube livestream chat function. It optimizes CPU and RAM usage, provides customization options from appearance to message filtering, and adds strategic quality-of-life features such as Google Translation for messages. Moreover, HyperChat is compatible with other chat extensions. Check out this fully free and open source tool to boost your YouTube Live Chat experience today.

Add-on stats

Users: 3,646 ▲ 23
Rating: 4.58 (55)
Version: 3.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-07)
Creation date: 2021-03-07
Weekly download count: 92
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 1.25M

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HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] (v3.0.2)
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Add-on summary

HyperChat improves the YouTube livestream chat experience with a suite of CPU/RAM optimizations, customization options, and cutting-edge features!

FEATURES ▶ CPU/RAM Optimizations   ➣ Memory leak patches   ➣ Custom-built message renderer   ➣ Cross-extension message parser ▶ Customizable appearance   ➣ Light/dark theme   ➣ Show/hide:     • Profile icons     • Timestamps     • Usernames     • User badges     • Mentions

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Solves memory leaks on YouTube live chats
  • Translation feature works in real time
  • Improves performance on older laptops
  • User-friendly interface
Cons
  • Recent update caused the translation feature to stop working for some users
  • Lacks customizable filtering options for chat
  • Branding is too prominent
Most mentioned
  • Memory leak issues
  • Translation functionality
  • Performance improvement
Recent reviews


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Add-on safety

Risk impact

HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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