YouTube CC Expander

Display more than 2 lines of YouTube captions with custom line count

As of June 2026, YouTube CC Expander has 15 users in the Productivity category.

Usersup 275.0 percent+275.0%
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Ratingno change0%
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Reviewsno change0%
Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

6 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 23, 2026.

15.889.53.119999999999999Apr 23, 2026Jun 6, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 23, 202641.0.0
Apr 30, 202651.0.0
May 7, 202671.0.0
May 12, 202651.0.0
May 24, 202691.0.0
Jun 6, 2026141.0.0
Now151.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
storage
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

YouTube CC Expander screenshot 1

About

✨ Key Features

  ✅ Expand Beyond 2 Lines: Break the native limit and display up to 8 lines of captions at once.
  ✅ Dynamic History Retention: Our smart algorithm keeps previous caption lines visible to ensure the display area is always filled to your desired line count.
  ✅ Customizable Line Count: Easily adjust the display from 2 to 8 lines through a simple, intuitive popup menu.
  ✅ Seamless Integration: Works perfectly with YouTube's player, supporting full-screen mode and page navigation.
  ✅ Instant Toggle: Enable or disable the expanded view anytime with a single click.

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  🚀 Why Use YouTube CC Expander?

   * Language Learning: See the previous sentence while reading the current one to better understand grammar and context.
   * Educational Content: Keep more text on screen while watching tutorials or lectures to follow along more easily.
   * Accessibility: Larger text blocks can make it easier for many users to follow fast-paced dialogue.

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  📖 How to Use

   1. Install the extension.
   2. Open any YouTube video and turn on captions (CC).
   3. Click the YouTube CC Expander icon in your browser toolbar.
   4. Adjust your preferred line count (default is 3).
   5. Enjoy a much better subtitle experience!

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  🔒 Privacy & Security

  We value your privacy. YouTube CC Expander does NOT collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data.
   * No browsing history tracking.
   * All caption processing happens locally on your device.
   * Settings are synced via your Google account using Chrome’s secure storage API.

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  💡 Pro Tips:
   * You can toggle the extension "ON/OFF" instantly if you want to switch back to the native YouTube view.
   * The extension automatically detects caption changes, so you don't need to refresh the page!

Technical

Version
1.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
17.96KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
diebnjgjhihgeohcjgmljdhddnjhnoke
Developer ID
u0007584f51f394a96a747306c5f8face
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Mar 4, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
Mar 4, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 6, 2026
Website
Support URL

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