The Problem with Extensions
Browser extensions promise convenience but come with hidden costs to your privacy and security
Browser Permissions
Extensions need access to ALL your browsing data. They can see every website you visit, not just YouTube.
Installation Friction
Find it in the store, click install, wait for download, grant permissions, restart browser... just to extract text?
Chrome-Only
Using Safari? Firefox? Mobile? Too bad. Most extensions only work on desktop Chrome.
Update Hell
Extensions break, need updates, conflict with other extensions. One more thing to maintain.
Privacy Risk
Extensions can track you across ALL websites, not just when you're extracting transcripts.
A Better Way
Web-based tools work everywhere without compromising your privacy
Zero Installation
Just paste a URL and go. Works on any device with a browser - desktop, mobile, tablet, anywhere.
No Permissions Needed
We only see the YouTube URL you paste. We can't access your browsing history or other websites.
Universal Compatibility
Works on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, mobile browsers - literally anything with internet.
Popular Extensions vs Us
Chrome Web Store ratings don't tell the full story
| Extension | Store Rating | Main Issues |
|---|---|---|
| NoteGPT | 3.2/5 | Requires signup, limited free tier |
| YouTube Transcript | 4.1/5 | Chrome only, tracks browsing |
| Tactiq | 3.8/5 | Complex pricing, overkill features |
| Kome AI | 3.5/5 | Account required, upsells heavily |
| Us (Web Tool) | No Install | Works everywhere, zero permissions |
Common Questions
Do I need to install anything?
Nope! Our tool works entirely in your browser. Just visit the website, paste a YouTube URL, and get your transcript. No downloads, no extensions, no setup.
Will this work on my phone?
Absolutely! Since we're web-based, we work on any device with a browser - iPhone, Android, iPad, whatever. Extensions usually only work on desktop Chrome.
Is this safer than extensions?
Yes. Browser extensions need broad permissions to access all your browsing data. We only see the YouTube URL you paste, and we don't track you across websites.
What browsers are supported?
Literally all of them. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Opera - if it can load a webpage, it can use our tool.