YouTube Comment Search

YouTube Comment Search

Firefox extension for searching YouTube video comments.

What is YouTube Comment Search?
'YouTube Comment Search' is a Firefox add-on that provides a seamless solution for searching comments on YouTube video watch pages. Users have to hit CTLR+ALT+S or click on the extension icon after installing it. They can then type their desired keywords in the popup field. Please note, results are capped at 100 comments per search request, and spam or duplicate comments may be filtered. The add-on supports up to 10 thousand YouTube API requests per day.
Merlin
Stats
By: Pancevac
Users: 1,163 ▲ 33
Rating: 3.92 (40)
Version: 2.5.0 (Last updated: 2023-09-07)
Creation date: 2019-11-03
Weekly download count: 71
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • https://youtube-proxy-service.onrender.com/api/v1/*
Size: 160.16K
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Merlin
Summary

Search comments on YouTube by keywords.

Usage:

  1. Install extension
  2. Go to video watch page
  3. Hit CTRL+ALT+S or click the extension icon in the upper right corner
  4. Type desired keyword/s in popup field and press enter or search button

Notes:

  • Showing all the comments for a query depends on various factors and is not guaranteed.
  • Results per search request can’t exceed 100, including replies.
  • Spam or duplicate comments may get filtered.
  • 10 thousand YouTube API requests per day
User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Works well at times
  • Useful tool
  • Great extension
Cons
  • Doesn't work consistently
  • Stopped working for some users
  • Issues with highlighting and filtering
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Stopped working
  • Clunky/slow to load
  • Doesn't highlight or filter comments
  • Issues with search reliability
Recent reviews
doesn't work

clunky/slow to load, but at least works, and so far it is the only one for firefox that does as of march 2024
by Megas_Alejaxandros, 2024-03-12

clunky/slow to load, but at least works, and so far it is the only one for firefox that does as of march 2024
by Megas_Alejaxandros, 2024-03-12
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Safety
Risk impact

YouTube Comment Search 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 YouTube Comment Search if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Comment Search is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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