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HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat]

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.
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Version: 2.6.14 (Last updated: 2024-03-16)
Creation date: 2021-03-07
Weekly download count: 440
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 1.21M
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HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] (v2.6.14)
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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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Pros
  • Fixed memory leak issues with live chats on YouTube
  • Includes a real-time translation feature
  • Improved YouTube chat performance and reduced lag
Cons
  • Lack of a feature to write filters for chat, such as disabling specific language comments
  • Branding on chat is too prominent
  • Cannot block spam accounts within HyperChat
Most mentioned
  • Real-time translation feature
  • Fix for memory leak and laggy YouTube chat
  • Lack of chat filtering options
Recent reviews
by Koyuu, 2024-04-28
Fixed the memory leak.
by Firefox user 14182473, 2024-02-15
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Risk impact

HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] if you trust the publisher.

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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