TubeGPT Chrome Extension
Adds an AI chat panel to YouTube so you can ask questions about the video you're watching.
At a glance
Starts at
Free
No paid plan found on the Chrome Web Store, September 2026.
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Chrome
Best for
Students and researchers digesting long YouTube videos
Not for
Viewers wanting support beyond YouTube videos
3.9 out of 5
Scored by a Toolio reviewer after real useOur verdict
TubeGPT drops an AI chat window onto YouTube so you can ask questions about whatever video is playing, either picking from suggested prompts or typing your own. The idea is aimed at students, researchers, or anyone trying to get more out of tutorials and lectures than passive watching allows. It only works on YouTube, offers no upfront summary before you start chatting, and hasn't built up any user ratings yet.
✓What it does well
In-video AI chatOpen a chat panel while watching any YouTube video to ask questions about it.
Suggested questionsOffers a list of recommended questions related to the video's content.
Privacy-conscious designProcesses only the data needed to answer a question, without storing personal information.
✕Where it falls short
YouTube onlyWorks only on YouTube, with no support for other video platforms.
No upfront summaryInteraction is limited to chat, with no automatic summary shown up front.
Unrated track recordThe extension has no user ratings yet, so quality is unproven at scale.
Key features
Interactive AI chatOpen a chat panel while watching any YouTube video to ask questions about it.
Suggested questionsGet a list of recommended questions related to the video's content.
Custom queriesType your own questions and get context-aware answers about the video.
Privacy-conscious processingProcesses only the data needed to answer your question, without storing personal information.