HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat]

Improved YouTube chat with CPU/RAM optimizations, customization options, and cutting-edge features!

HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] - Firefox Add-on

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

Daily users: 4,095
53
Rating: 4.58
(60)
Version: 3.0.4 (Last updated: 2025-01-16)
Version code: 5876333
Creation date: 2021-03-07
Weekly download count: 94
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 1.26M

Other platforms

HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] (v3.0.4)
4.60 (148) 50,000
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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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
  • Improves performance of YouTube live chat
  • Reduces memory leaks associated with YouTube chat
  • Custom interface for translation messages
  • Functional on various devices, including tablets
  • Real-time translation feature works effectively
Cons
  • Spam blue messages when chats load
  • Lacks easy response options to other chatters
  • Recent updates have caused translation issues
  • Desire for better filter options for languages
  • Branding is too prominent in the chat interface
Most mentioned
  • Performance improvement over default YouTube chat
  • Memory leak issues resolved
  • Need for better filtering options in chat
  • Translation features functionality
  • Desire for enhanced user interaction with chat
User reviews
by girlcow, 2025-01-10

HyperChat is a must-have extension. YouTube's regular live chat box can slow down your browser, especially on non-Chromium-based browsers. HyperChat replaces the chat box with its own, more performant version. For those who watch streamers with community or hired chatters who post "live" translation comments, such as select streams from Hololive, this extension features a custom interface to display those messages, making it easier to follow along with the dialogue.
by Martin, 2025-01-03

by Alch, 2024-11-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat]. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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