YouTube Pre-Count
Plays a precise pre-count before YouTube videos. Auto BPM Detection, Hybrid analysis & Multi-Tempo support for practice.
As of June 2026, YouTube Pre-Count has 115 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.
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Version
2.13.2
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.
History
8 snapshotsTracking since Apr 3, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 91 | — | — | 2.13.1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 173 | — | — | 2.13.2 |
| May 8, 2026 | — | — | — | 2.13.2 |
| May 13, 2026 | — | 5.00 | 1 | 2.13.2 |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.0K | 5.00 | 1 | 2.13.2 |
| May 25, 2026 | — | 5.00 | 1 | 2.13.2 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 137 | 5.00 | 2 | 2.13.2 |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 131 | 5.00 | 2 | 2.13.2 |
| Now | 115 | 5.00 | 2 | 2.13.2 |
Changelog
- Apr 3, 2026description
Do you practice instruments or dance with YouTube backing tracks? Stop rushing to catch the first beat. YouTube Pre-Count ensures you start on time, every time. This extension plays a metronome count-in before the video starts, helping you synchronize perfectly with the music. 🎵 Core Features: Custom Pre-Count: Set BPM and beats per bar, then hear a precise count-in before the video plays. Smart Loop Practice: Loop specific measures for targeted practice with optional count-in modes (Off / 2-beat / Full bar / 2 & 4). Playback Speed Control: Adjust YouTube's playback speed (1%–400%) directly from the extension. The metronome automatically syncs to the adjusted tempo. Pitch Control: Shift audio pitch in semitones without affecting speed. Multi-Tempo & Sections: Handle songs with tempo changes by adding multiple BPM markers. Manage sections via a list view with quick navigation. 🎵 Additional Features: Rhythm Modes: 10+ subdivision patterns — Every Beat, Strong/Weak Beats, 8th, 16th, Triplet, Swing, and more. Metronome Control: Independent sound/visual toggles and separate volume control. Real-time Overlay: Displays current measure number and effective BPM while practicing. BPM Detection Assistant: Analyzes the video's audio to suggest BPM and beat positions, assisting your setup process. Can be combined with manual TAP for hybrid analysis. Visual Offset Picker: Displays the audio waveform around the start point, letting you drag or scroll to fine-tune the offset with precision. Includes zoom, slow playback preview, and Test controls. Auto-Save & Export: Settings are automatically saved per video. Export/import as JSON for backup and sharing. 🎹 Recommended For: • Musicians practicing with backing tracks or MR • Dancers who need a precise cue to start choreography • Music students counting measures while reading scores 🔒 Privacy: This extension runs entirely in your browser. No personal data is collected or transmitted. Version 2.13.1 Updates: - Bug Fix: Sub-rhythm indicator lights no longer malfunction when changing settings during metronome playback Version 2.13 Updates: - Overlay Playback Controls: Control playback directly from the video overlay — restart, go to previous measure, pause/resume, and close — without opening the popup. - Skip Sections: Define regions to auto-skip (e.g., intros, outros) with seamless count-in transitions into the next section. - Minor Improvements & Bug Fixes - Pause/Resume: Play button now pauses and resumes from the current position instead of stopping and restarting. Restart and previous-measure buttons are always active. - #precount preview mode: entering via URL hash now shows settings without auto-playing - Overlay now shows speed percentage next to BPM when speed is not 100% - New rhythm pattern: 16th-note Shuffle (Swing / Shuffle 16th) - Pre-roll count-in: loop restarts now play a count-in before the loop point with a smooth fade-in transition - Restart button now restarts current measure first, then goes to previous on consecutive press - Bug Fix: test button now reflects the current picker position even before applying - Security: YouTube CSP headers are now only modified when pitch shift is active, keeping default browsing untouched Version 2.12 Updates: - Visual Offset Picker: See the audio waveform and drag to set the exact start point visually. - Minor UI Improvements - Timeline loop range can now be created by simple drag (previously Shift+drag) Version 2.11 Updates: - Pitch Control: Shift audio pitch in semitones to match your voice or instrument. - Minor Improvements & Bug Fixes - Redesigned section start positioning way & related UI - Shortcuts for Play & Restart buttons - Minor UI improvements - Fix: BPM detector test bug & base offset bug Version 2.10 Updates: - Interactive Measure Timeline & Bookmarks - Visually track measures - Quickly set up loops - Save pin markers for fast navigation during practice - Minor Improvements & Bug Fixes - Video sync during count-in - 'Restart from previous measure' button - Improved mouse scroll controls - Real-time BPM display - UI refinements Version 2.9 Updates: - Improved Layout: Enhanced layout and animation of the visual beat indicator and status overlay - Minor Improvements & Bug Fixes - Backbeat count-in mode - Real-time BPM display - Loop control reset buttons - Mouse scroll support for numeric inputs - Easier metronome pattern labels Version 2.8 Updates: - BPM Detection Assistant: Analyzes the video's audio to suggest BPM and beat positions, assisting your setup process. Supports hybrid detection with manual TAP for maximum accuracy. Previous Versions (2.2–2.7): - v2.7: Improved BPM Detection - v2.6: Smart Ad Detection, performance improvements, and bug fixes - v2.5: Adaptive Timing Engine with self-tuning sync and auto-calibration - v2.4: Auto-start reliability and stability improvements - v2.3: Speed Control (1%–400%), Tap button in popup/overlay, and new rhythm patterns - v2.2: Section management improvements and UI cleanup
Do you practice instruments or dance with YouTube backing tracks? Stop rushing to catch the first beat. YouTube Pre-Count ensures you start on time, every time. This extension plays a metronome count-in before the video starts, helping you synchronize perfectly with the music. 🎵 Core Features: Custom Pre-Count: Set BPM and beats per bar, then hear a precise count-in before the video plays. Smart Loop Practice: Loop specific measures for targeted practice with optional count-in modes (Off / 2-beat / Full bar / 2 & 4). Playback Speed Control: Adjust YouTube's playback speed (1%–400%) directly from the extension. The metronome automatically syncs to the adjusted tempo. Pitch Control: Shift audio pitch in semitones without affecting speed. Multi-Tempo & Sections: Handle songs with tempo changes by adding multiple BPM markers. Manage sections via a list view with quick navigation. 🎵 Additional Features: Rhythm Modes: 10+ subdivision patterns — Every Beat, Strong/Weak Beats, 8th, 16th, Triplet, Swing, and more. Metronome Control: Independent sound/visual toggles and separate volume control. Real-time Overlay: Displays current measure number and effective BPM while practicing. BPM Detection Assistant: Analyzes the video's audio to suggest BPM and beat positions, assisting your setup process. Can be combined with manual TAP for hybrid analysis. Visual Offset Picker: Displays the audio waveform around the start point, letting you drag or scroll to fine-tune the offset with precision. Includes zoom, slow playback preview, and Test controls. Auto-Save & Export: Settings are automatically saved per video. Export/import as JSON for backup and sharing. 🎹 Recommended For: • Musicians practicing with backing tracks or MR • Dancers who need a precise cue to start choreography • Music students counting measures while reading scores 🔒 Privacy: This extension runs entirely in your browser. No personal data is collected or transmitted. Version 2.13.2 Updates: - Count-in Sound Control: Added a separate on/off toggle for count-in sound, independent from the metronome sound toggle - Pre-count-in Timing Fix: Fixed the timing offset when transitioning from the count-in to the first beat of the song Version 2.13.1 Updates: - Bug Fix: Sub-rhythm indicator lights no longer malfunction when changing settings during metronome playback Version 2.13 Updates: - Overlay Playback Controls: Control playback directly from the video overlay — restart, go to previous measure, pause/resume, and close — without opening the popup. - Skip Sections: Define regions to auto-skip (e.g., intros, outros) with seamless count-in transitions into the next section. - Minor Improvements & Bug Fixes - Pause/Resume: Play button now pauses and resumes from the current position instead of stopping and restarting. Restart and previous-measure buttons are always active. - #precount preview mode: entering via URL hash now shows settings without auto-playing - Overlay now shows speed percentage next to BPM when speed is not 100% - New rhythm pattern: 16th-note Shuffle (Swing / Shuffle 16th) - Pre-roll count-in: loop restarts now play a count-in before the loop point with a smooth fade-in transition - Restart button now restarts current measure first, then goes to previous on consecutive press - Bug Fix: test button now reflects the current picker position even before applying - Security: YouTube CSP headers are now only modified when pitch shift is active, keeping default browsing untouched Previous Versions (2.2–2.12): - v2.12: Visual Offset Picker - v2.11: Pitch Control - v2.10: Interactive Measure Timeline & Bookmarks - v2.9: Improved Layout - v2.8: BPM Detection Assistant - v2.7: Improved BPM Detection - v2.6: Smart Ad Detection, performance improvements, and bug fixes - v2.5: Adaptive Timing Engine with self-tuning sync and auto-calibration - v2.4: Auto-start reliability and stability improvements - v2.3: Speed Control (1%–400%), Tap button in popup/overlay, and new rhythm patterns - v2.2: Section management improvements and UI cleanup
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabscriptingstoragetabCaptureoffscreendeclarativeNetRequest
- Host access
- *://*.youtube.com/*
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About
Do you practice instruments or dance with YouTube backing tracks? Stop rushing to catch the first beat. YouTube Pre-Count ensures you start on time, every time. This extension plays a metronome count-in before the video starts, helping you synchronize perfectly with the music. 🎵 Core Features: Custom Pre-Count: Set BPM and beats per bar, then hear a precise count-in before the video plays. Smart Loop Practice: Loop specific measures for targeted practice with optional count-in modes (Off / 2-beat / Full bar / 2 & 4). Playback Speed Control: Adjust YouTube's playback speed (1%–400%) directly from the extension. The metronome automatically syncs to the adjusted tempo. Pitch Control: Shift audio pitch in semitones without affecting speed. Multi-Tempo & Sections: Handle songs with tempo changes by adding multiple BPM markers. Manage sections via a list view with quick navigation. 🎵 Additional Features: Rhythm Modes: 10+ subdivision patterns — Every Beat, Strong/Weak Beats, 8th, 16th, Triplet, Swing, and more. Metronome Control: Independent sound/visual toggles and separate volume control. Real-time Overlay: Displays current measure number and effective BPM while practicing. BPM Detection Assistant: Analyzes the video's audio to suggest BPM and beat positions, assisting your setup process. Can be combined with manual TAP for hybrid analysis. Visual Offset Picker: Displays the audio waveform around the start point, letting you drag or scroll to fine-tune the offset with precision. Includes zoom, slow playback preview, and Test controls. Auto-Save & Export: Settings are automatically saved per video. Export/import as JSON for backup and sharing. 🎹 Recommended For: • Musicians practicing with backing tracks or MR • Dancers who need a precise cue to start choreography • Music students counting measures while reading scores 🔒 Privacy: This extension runs entirely in your browser. No personal data is collected or transmitted. Version 2.13.2 Updates: - Count-in Sound Control: Added a separate on/off toggle for count-in sound, independent from the metronome sound toggle - Pre-count-in Timing Fix: Fixed the timing offset when transitioning from the count-in to the first beat of the song Version 2.13.1 Updates: - Bug Fix: Sub-rhythm indicator lights no longer malfunction when changing settings during metronome playback Version 2.13 Updates: - Overlay Playback Controls: Control playback directly from the video overlay — restart, go to previous measure, pause/resume, and close — without opening the popup. - Skip Sections: Define regions to auto-skip (e.g., intros, outros) with seamless count-in transitions into the next section. - Minor Improvements & Bug Fixes - Pause/Resume: Play button now pauses and resumes from the current position instead of stopping and restarting. Restart and previous-measure buttons are always active. - #precount preview mode: entering via URL hash now shows settings without auto-playing - Overlay now shows speed percentage next to BPM when speed is not 100% - New rhythm pattern: 16th-note Shuffle (Swing / Shuffle 16th) - Pre-roll count-in: loop restarts now play a count-in before the loop point with a smooth fade-in transition - Restart button now restarts current measure first, then goes to previous on consecutive press - Bug Fix: test button now reflects the current picker position even before applying - Security: YouTube CSP headers are now only modified when pitch shift is active, keeping default browsing untouched Previous Versions (2.2–2.12): - v2.12: Visual Offset Picker - v2.11: Pitch Control - v2.10: Interactive Measure Timeline & Bookmarks - v2.9: Improved Layout - v2.8: BPM Detection Assistant - v2.7: Improved BPM Detection - v2.6: Smart Ad Detection, performance improvements, and bug fixes - v2.5: Adaptive Timing Engine with self-tuning sync and auto-calibration - v2.4: Auto-start reliability and stability improvements - v2.3: Speed Control (1%–400%), Tap button in popup/overlay, and new rhythm patterns - v2.2: Section management improvements and UI cleanup
Technical
- Version
- 2.13.2
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 263KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- lpbcpgcndepccgjcgblapgichecfkgam
- Developer ID
- u5516a6b7a6427e3d45720af2a6a79e5d
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Nov 23, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Apr 3, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 7, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- —
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