YouTube Comment Search
Search & jump through YouTube comments.
Currently a direct download — load it in Chrome via Developer mode (steps below). Coming to the Chrome Web Store soon.
About YouTube Comment Search
YouTube Comment Search lets you actually search the comments on a video. Load every comment, type what you're looking for, and it highlights the matches and lets you jump straight through them one by one.
It reads the comments already on the page — it doesn't change playback, block ads or download anything. No login and no server — a Codaiman product for anyone who's ever tried to find one comment in thousands.
Features
Search all comments
Find any word or phrase across a video's comments.
Load every comment
Pull in the full comment list so nothing is missed.
Highlight matches
Matching comments are highlighted as you search.
Jump hit-by-hit
Navigate straight through each match in order.
Fast & simple
Works right on the video page with no setup.
Free & private
No login, no server — a Codaiman product.
How to use YouTube Comment Search
- 1Install YouTube Comment Search and pin it to your toolbar.
- 2Open any YouTube video with comments.
- 3Type your search term in the panel.
- 4Jump through the highlighted matching comments.
Installing the download
This extension is a self-hosted download, so it installs via Chrome's Developer mode.
- 1Download the .zip and unzip it to a folder you'll keep.
- 2Open chrome://extensions in Chrome.
- 3Turn on “Developer mode” (top-right toggle).
- 4Click “Load unpacked” and select the unzipped folder.
Perfect for
- Find a timestamp or answer someone mentioned in the comments
- See what people said about a specific part of a video
- Locate one comment in a thread of thousands
Frequently asked questions
Does it change the video or block ads?
No — it only searches the comments already on the page. It doesn't affect playback, block ads, or download anything.
Can it search every comment?
Yes — it can load the full comment list so your search covers them all.
Is it free?
Yes — 100% free, no login. A Codaiman product.
Get YouTube Comment Search — free
A free, self-hosted browser extension by Codaiman. Download, load it in Chrome, and you're set.
Download (.zip) — Free