YouTube Channel Video Count Badge

WHAT IT DOES

YouTube Channel Video Count Badge is a browser extension that automatically scans the current YouTube page for channel names, channel IDs, and video thumbnails. It detects channel name elements by examining class names, IDs, and data attributes for patterns like "ytd-channel-name", "ytd-video-meta-block", and related selectors. The extension adds a floating badge button (🏷️) next to the video player, providing quick access to badge controls. Clicking the button opens a panel where you can customize badge display, toggle badge visibility, set badge position (left or right of channel name), choose badge color, and enable hover-only display. The extension fetches video counts for channels using YouTube's channel page data and displays them as small badges next to channel names. The extension maintains a video count badge preferences database with settings history, notes, and tags for each channel. The main panel displays badge settings, customization options, and a list of tracked channels with their video counts. All data is stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue, ensuring your preferences and video count data persist across page reloads and browser sessions. This helps YouTube users see video counts for channels at a glance without visiting channel pages, making it easier to discover active channels and track channel content volume.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension runs on any YouTube page that displays channel names, channel IDs, or video thumbnails – including YouTube watch pages, search results, subscription feeds, channel pages, and any page with YouTube channel references. The extension intelligently adapts to different page structures and supports a wide range of common YouTube display patterns. No manual configuration is required per site; the extension automatically detects channel elements using a flexible pattern matching system. This makes it ideal for YouTube users who want to see video counts for channels at a glance.

HOW TO USE

Simply install the extension and navigate to any YouTube page displaying channel names. The extension automatically detects channel elements and shows a badge button (🏷️) next to the video player. Click the button to open the badge settings panel. The panel shows customization options for badge position (left or right of channel name), badge color (color picker), and a toggle for hover-only display. Click "Refresh Badges" to update video counts for all visible channels. The panel also shows a list of tracked channels with their video counts and last fetch dates. A floating button (📊) appears in the bottom-right corner of the page – click this to open the panel from anywhere. Use the settings section to enable or disable auto-detection. The "Clear All Data" button removes all tracking data when needed. Badges appear as small colored circles with abbreviated video counts (e.g., "1.2K", "3.4M") next to channel names.

ONE TECHNICAL SECTION – WHY IT WORKS

The extension uses a combination of DOM detection and data fetching to display video count badges. The channel name detection uses a comprehensive set of CSS selectors targeting YouTube's channel name patterns. The channel ID is extracted from href attributes of channel links using regex patterns for "/channel/", "/@", and "/c/" URL formats. Video counts are fetched using GM_xmlhttpRequest to the channel's page, with regex pattern matching to extract the video count from the page HTML. The extension also caches video counts in the local storage database to minimize requests and improve performance. Each cached entry stores the video count and a timestamp of the last fetch. The badge display uses CSS styling with customizable colors and positions. When a badge is clicked or hovered, the extension displays the full video count in a tooltip. A MutationObserver detects dynamic content updates and re-scans only when new channel elements appear, balancing real-time accuracy with system performance.

THE PANEL – DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The video count badge panel includes a draggable title bar, allowing you to position it anywhere on screen for convenient access during browsing. The extension remembers your preferred position per website, so the panel opens in the same location each time you return to that domain. The panel supports snap-to-edge behavior – when dragged near screen edges, it gently snaps into place for a tidy workspace layout. You can collapse the panel down to just its title bar by clicking the collapse button, keeping it accessible without taking up screen space. The settings and tracked channels are contained within a scrollable body, ensuring all content remains accessible even on smaller screens. Pressing the Escape key closes the panel instantly, returning you to your browsing workflow.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension to be installed and enabled, as it relies on BotGentz's userscript injection and GM_* API shims for cross-browser compatibility. Websites frequently update their HTML structures and class names, which may cause channel detection to break temporarily – we actively maintain the matching patterns and release updates regularly. Video counts are fetched from public YouTube channel pages and may be subject to rate limiting. The extension stores all badge data, preferences, and notes exclusively in your local browser storage (GM_setValue); no data is ever transmitted to any external server or third party beyond the channel page fetches. You are responsible for backing up your badge data if you switch browsers or clear your storage. Use this tool responsibly and in accordance with YouTube's Terms of Service.