YouTube Transcript Helper

Copies a YouTube transcript and (optionally) saves it with a readable filename that includes (with/no timestamps) and the URL.

As of June 2026, YouTube Transcript Helper has 13 users in the Productivity category.

Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+85.7%

Rating0%

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Version

1.4.6

Manifest V3

History

5 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 18, 2026	7	—	—	1.4.6
Apr 28, 2026	11	—	—	1.4.6
May 8, 2026	12	—	—	1.4.6
May 20, 2026	10	—	—	1.4.6
Jun 3, 2026	12	—	—	1.4.6
Now	13	—	—	1.4.6

Permissions & access

Permissions: downloadsstorageactiveTabscripting
Host access: https://youtube.com/*, https://*.youtube.com/*, https://youtu.be/*

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About

Easily extract and copy full transcripts from YouTube videos in one click!
This extension automatically opens the transcript panel, loads every line, and copies it to your clipboard as a single, space-separated paragraph.

**Features:**

* ✅ One-click “Copy Transcript” button
* 🕒 Optional timestamps toggle (off by default)
* ✂️ Outputs clean text — no line breaks or messy formatting
* ⚡ Works directly on YouTube video pages
* 🔒 Runs entirely in your browser — no external servers or tracking

**How to use:**

1. Open any YouTube video that has a transcript available.
2. Click the **puzzle-piece icon 🧩** next to the Chrome address bar.
3. Select **YouTube Transcript Copier** from the dropdown (pin it for easier access).
4. (Optional) Check **Include timestamps**.
5. Press **Copy Transcript** — it’s instantly copied to your clipboard!