This browser extension removes distracting YouTube elements to help users focus while watching videos.
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24 alternativesYT LiveChat Flusher
YouTube LiveChat Flusher adds scrolling bullet-style messages to YouTube Live, similar to chat overlays on NicoNico and Bilibili.
About YT LiveChat Flusher
YT LiveChat Flusher is an open-source Firefox and Chrome browser extension that displays YouTube Live chat messages as scrolling bullet-style overlays, similar to the danmaku chat used on NicoNico and Bilibili. It is written in vanilla JavaScript and CSS without external libraries and is released under the MPL-2.0 license. Installation steps and configuration details are kept on the project wiki.
Several features are limited. Time-shifted chat works only for replays, and the person detection feature is an alpha version on Firefox that the project describes as not stable. The developer states that they are not liable for any damages arising from the add-on.
Key features
- Displays YouTube Live chat as scrolling bullet-style messages on the video
- Translation function for chat messages
- Customizable overlay styles
- Time-shifted chat, available for replays only
- Document Picture-in-Picture mode that includes chat
- Person detection on Firefox, in alpha and not stable
Best for: Viewers of YouTube Live streams who want a danmaku-style scrolling chat overlay in Firefox or Chrome.
Good for
- Open source under the MPL-2.0 license, with source code on GitHub
- Built with vanilla JavaScript and CSS and no external libraries
- Offers translation and customizable styles
Watch out for
- Person detection on Firefox is an alpha version and is not stable
- Time-shifted chat is available only for replays
- The developer states no responsibility for damages caused by the add-on
YT LiveChat Flusher at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › YouTube Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Browser extension
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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YT LiveChat Flusher FAQ
Where can the extension be installed?
The project lists a Firefox Add-on page and the Chrome Web Store. Installation instructions and configuration details are on the project wiki.
Is person detection ready for regular use?
No. On Firefox, person detection is an alpha version, and the project notes that it is not stable.
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