ExplainTheVid

Explain YouTube videos with AI - generate chapters and chat about video content

As of June 2026, ExplainTheVid has 7 users in the Productivity category.

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Version
1.0.6
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 20, 2026.

8.3263.6799999999999997Apr 20, 2026Jun 7, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 20, 202641.0.6
May 11, 202651.0.6
May 20, 202671.0.6
Jun 7, 202681.0.6
Now71.0.6

Permissions & access

Permissions
storageactiveTabcookiessidePaneltabs
Host access
<all_urls>

Screenshots

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About

Explain the Vid turns long YouTube videos into something you can actually use.

Instead of scrubbing through timelines or guessing where the good parts are, you can instantly understand, explore, and navigate videos with AI-powered tools.

What you can do:

Ask questions about any YouTube video
Get clear answers based on the video content, without watching the entire thing.

Automatically generate timestamps and chapters
Perfect for videos that don’t include chapters or are poorly organised.

Jump straight to the parts you care about
Click timestamps to instantly navigate to relevant moments.

Save time and stay focused
Ideal for tutorials, podcasts, interviews, lectures, and long-form content.

Whether you’re learning something new, researching a topic, or just trying to find one specific answer, Explain the Vid helps you get there faster.

Works directly on YouTube with a clean, simple interface.

Technical

Version
1.0.6
Manifest
V3
Size
930KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u4f30ff22fb0a9029ba3bddaf9b6ddf7d
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jan 24, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
Feb 1, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 7, 2026
Website

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