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

Users: 3,726
-2
Rating: 4.57
(58)
Version: 3.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-07)
Creation date: 2021-03-07
Weekly download count: 91
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 1.25M

Other platforms

HyperChat [Improved YouTube Chat] (v3.0.2)
4.60 (145) 40,000
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 usability of YouTube chat, especially on tablets
  • Fixes memory leaks associated with live chats
  • Translation feature works effectively
  • Helps run YouTube live chat smoothly on older hardware
Cons
  • Issues with unique user interactions, such as easily responding to chatters
  • Persistent spam messages upon chat loading
  • Translation feature can stop working after updates
  • Desired features like advanced filtering options for chat not implemented
Most mentioned
  • Memory leak fixes
  • Translation functionality
  • Usability on older devices
  • Need for improved interaction with chatters
User reviews
by Alch, 2024-11-22

Makes youtube chat efficient enough to actually be usable on my tablet
by Samlh, 2024-11-20

It would be 5 star if I could respond easier to other chatters without manually typing their names.
by Billy Baddass, 2024-11-06
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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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