YouTube Playlist Explorer

Name: YouTube Playlist Explorer
Rating: 1 (2 reviews)
Author: Hiyaw Labs

Explore playlists containing the current YouTube video, with a focus on distinguishing between the creator's playlists and others.

As of June 2026, YouTube Playlist Explorer has 41 users and a 1.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Social & Communication category.

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Users+28.1%

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1.00

2 reviews

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Version

1.0.1

Manifest V3

History

3 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	32	1.00	2	1.0.1
May 3, 2026	33	1.00	2	1.0.1
Jun 3, 2026	35	1.00	2	1.0.1
Now	41	1.00	2	1.0.1

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: *://*.youtube.com/*, *://*.googleapis.com/*

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About

YouTube Playlist Explorer enhances your YouTube experience by helping you discover playlists that contain the video you're currently watching.

KEY FEATURES:
• See all playlists containing the current video with one click
• Creator's playlists are highlighted and shown first
• Playlists are organized by channel for easy browsing
• Quick links to open playlists without leaving your current video
• Simple, clean interface that integrates seamlessly with YouTube

HOW IT WORKS:
The extension adds a "Playlists" button next to the subscribe button on YouTube video pages. Click this button to see all playlists containing the current video, organized by channel with the video creator's playlists prominently displayed at the top.

PRIVACY FOCUSED:
• Requires a YouTube API key that YOU control
• All data is stored locally on your device
• No personal information is collected or shared
• Open source code available for review

GETTING STARTED:
After installation, you'll need to add your YouTube API key in the extension options. Don't have one? The extension provides step-by-step instructions to get your free API key from Google.