Yes, basic overlays showing subscriber counts and view statistics are completely free. Advanced features like AI-powered SEO analysis, engagement scoring, and competitive benchmarking require an active Vidanalyze subscription plan.
Browser Companion
YouTube Studio Chrome Extension
Embed real-time subscriber counts, video velocity rankings, engagement rate overlays, and competitor diagnostics directly onto every YouTube page you visit.
Key Capabilities
Why link this service with your creator workflow
Live Data Overlays
See subscriber counts, average daily views, upload frequency, and engagement rates overlaid directly on any YouTube channel or video page as you browse.
Tag & SEO Analysis
Review tag quality scores, SEO suggestions, and keyword density analysis inside your YouTube Studio uploader — without leaving the page.
One-Click Sync
Instantly push any YouTube video to your Vidanalyze tracking dashboard with a single click. No need to copy-paste URLs or switch between browser tabs.
Privacy-First Design
The extension reads only public YouTube metrics. It does not access your private browsing history, personal accounts, cookies, or any data outside of YouTube pages.
Popular Use Cases
Real-world workflows powered by this integration
Competitor Research While Browsing
As you watch competitor videos, instantly see their subscriber growth rate, average views per video, upload frequency, and estimated revenue without opening separate analytics tools.
YouTube Studio Enhancement
When uploading or editing videos in YouTube Studio, the extension provides real-time SEO scoring, tag recommendations, and title optimization suggestions directly in the studio interface.
Quick Video Tracking
Found an interesting video while browsing? One click adds it to your Vidanalyze watchlist for ongoing performance tracking — subscriber impact, view velocity, and engagement trends.
Setup & Connection Guide
Pick your agent and get up and running in under two minutes
01
Visit the Chrome Web Store
Click "Install Chrome Extension" above or search for "Vidanalyze" in the Chrome Web Store. Our extension is verified and published under our official developer profile.
02
Add to Your Browser
Click "Add to Chrome" and approve the minimal extension permissions. The extension requires access only to YouTube domains (youtube.com and studio.youtube.com).
03
Sign In & Synchronize
Click the Vidanalyze icon in your browser toolbar and log in with your existing Vidanalyze account. Your dashboard data and preferences will sync automatically.
04
Browse YouTube with Insights
Navigate to any YouTube video or channel page. The extension automatically overlays real-time analytics data, engagement metrics, and competitive insights on the page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expert answers for creators and developers
Yes. The Vidanalyze extension is fully compatible with all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi, and Arc. Install it from the Chrome Web Store using any of these browsers.
No. The extension only activates on YouTube domains and reads publicly available video and channel metrics. It does not track your browsing history, access cookies, or collect any personal information from other websites.
The extension is designed to be lightweight with minimal performance impact. It only activates on YouTube pages and uses efficient DOM injection to display overlay data without blocking page rendering.
Chrome automatically updates extensions in the background. You can also manually check for updates by going to chrome://extensions, enabling Developer Mode, and clicking "Update" in the top bar.
Yes. Click the Vidanalyze icon in your toolbar to access extension settings. You can toggle individual overlays on/off, choose between minimal and detailed display modes, and set your preferred data refresh interval.