Switch display between username, handle, or both in YouTube live chat.
Users
231
+16 in 30 days
Rating
3.7 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#60K
#50K among extensions
Version
1.0.5
updated 7 Aug 2026
Users
monthly, 10 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:231 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 10 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Return YouTube Live Username
A Chrome extension that allows you to freely switch the username display format in YouTube live chat.
With this extension, you can choose from three display methods for names in YouTube live chat:
**Both Display (Default)**: Display in Name (Handle) format
- Example: John Doe (@johndoe)
**Name Only**: Display channel name only
- Example: John Doe
**Handle Only**: Display handle ID only
- Example: @johndoe
### Features
- ✅ Switch between 3 display modes
- ✅ Works with regular chat messages
- ✅ Works with Super Chat and Super Stickers
- ✅ Works with membership notifications
- ✅ Settings saved automatically
- ✅ Real-time display updates
- ✅ Privacy-focused: No data collection
- ✅ Supports 6 languages
### How to Use
1. Install the extension
2. Go to any YouTube live chat
3. Click the extension icon to open settings
4. Select your preferred display mode
5. Changes apply instantly to all chat messages
Source Code
https://github.com/lenlino/return-youtubelive-username
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