Return YouTube Comment Username
by yakisova41
Return YouTube Comment Username
by yakisova41
Quick Look
This extension restores traditional usernames to YouTube comments by displaying them alongside or instead of the new '@handle' format.
AI Overview
Who is this for?
YouTube users who prefer seeing traditional usernames in comment sections instead of the new '@handle' format.
Key Features
- → Replaces '@handle' with conventional usernames
- → Option to display '@handle (Username)'
- → Option to display 'Username (@handle)'
- → Restores familiar comment interface
Reviews Analysis
Overall Sentiment
Mostly PositiveUsers appreciate the extension for restoring the familiar username display in YouTube comments, although some minor issues or preferences for customization exist.
Note: AI analysis focuses on the substance and recency of reviews, which may differ from the overall store rating.
What Users Love
- ✓ Successfully restores traditional usernames
- ✓ Offers flexible display formats for handles and usernames
Points to Consider
- × Minor bugs or usability issues reported by some users.
- × Some users might desire more advanced customization options.
Official Description
From the Developer
This script replaces the "handle" in the YouTube comments section to user name
The "Return YouTube Comment Username" rewrites the YouTube comment username to the traditional username format.
Due to an update to YouTube, user IDs beginning with @, called "handles," are now displayed in the name field of the comments section, and traditional usernames are no longer visible in the comments.
By using this extension, the comment field's * Can be Replace @handle with conventional user name * Can be Display in the format "@handle (Username)" * Can be Display in the format "Username (@handle)"
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Key Info
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Rating:
4.3/5.0
(118 ratings)
- Users:20,000
- Version:0.6.2
- Updated:Aug 12, 2025
- Developer:Visit Website →
Stats from Chrome Web Store
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