YouTube Comment Search

Firefox extension for searching YouTube video comments.

YouTube Comment Search - Firefox Add-on

'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.

Add-on stats

By: Pancevac
Users: 1,388
-22
Rating: 3.89
(47)
Version: 2.5.0 (Last updated: 2023-09-07)
Creation date: 2019-11-03
Weekly download count: 45
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • https://youtube-proxy-service.onrender.com/api/v1/*
Size: 160.16K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on 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

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 as advertised for searching comments
  • Finds comments even for vague search terms
  • Better than nothing for searching comments
Cons
  • Frequently stops working or shows errors like "Ups, something went wrong..."
  • Does not show replies to found comments
  • Sometimes slows down video loading
  • Cannot reply or jump to comments found through search
  • Inconsistent performance across different videos
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work anymore
  • Error messages like "Ups, something went wrong..."
  • Requires permission updates to function properly
  • Clunky/slow performance
  • Only partially useful due to lack of features
User reviews
It doesn't show replies to the found comments.
by Максим, 2024-09-20

Works as advertised. Read the notes.

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

YouTube Comment Search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Comment Search has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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