YouTube Direct Messages

Name: YouTube Direct Messages
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)
Author: sdwcktarakanov

A Chrome extension to send direct messages on YouTube.

As of June 2026, YouTube Direct Messages has 20 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 7 reviews in the Communication category.

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Users+5.3%

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5.00

7 reviews

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Version

1.12.1

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.

History

7 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 18, 2026	19	5.00	7	1.11.1
Apr 28, 2026	14	5.00	7	1.11.1
May 7, 2026	19	5.00	7	1.11.1
May 18, 2026	19	5.00	7	1.12.1
May 24, 2026	18	5.00	7	1.12.1
May 31, 2026	17	5.00	7	1.12.1
Jun 6, 2026	18	5.00	7	1.12.1
Now	20	5.00	7	1.12.1

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: https://www.youtube.com/*

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About

YouTube used to have a direct messaging feature. This extension brings it back.

GitHub: https://github.com/sdwck/youtube-direct-messages

YouTube Direct Messages restores the platform's classic private messaging functionality. It's a straightforward tool that lets you:
- Send and receive private messages.
- Create group chats to talk with multiple people at once.
- Share videos directly with friends and groups.
- Communicate without leaving the YouTube site.

The design integrates seamlessly into the YouTube interface, automatically adapting to both light and dark themes. 
No frills, no complicated features — just the simple DM system that was removed, now with group chat support.