Search YouTube transcripts instantly.
SubSoar is a free Chrome extension that lets you search YouTube transcripts and subtitles inside any video. Type a word or phrase, see every match, and jump straight to the exact timestamp.
How to search a YouTube transcript
SubSoar adds a transcript search panel to YouTube. Once installed, it takes under 10 seconds to use:
1 · Install SubSoar
Add the extension from the Chrome Web Store and pin it to your toolbar for quick access.
2 · Open any YouTube video
Play a video with subtitles or a transcript available. SubSoar reads that transcript data instantly.
3 · Search + jump to timestamps
Type a word or phrase to see matching lines. Click a result and YouTube jumps to that exact moment.
This is the fastest way to search YouTube subtitles and find quotes inside long videos.
Why use a YouTube transcript search extension?
YouTube’s built-in transcript feature is slow and hard to search. SubSoar makes transcript search instant, with clickable timestamp results and a lightweight transcript viewer.
Find quotes fast
Perfect for podcasts, interviews, and long discussions when you only remember a phrase.
Better studying & research
Search lecture transcripts like a document. Jump to key definitions and examples instantly.
Privacy-first
Transcript indexing happens locally in your browser. No accounts, no tracking.
YouTube transcript search FAQ
Does this work on every YouTube video?
It works on videos with subtitles or transcripts available. Most YouTube videos have captions enabled. We do not support YouTube Shorts.
Is SubSoar free?
Yes — transcript and subtitle search is free forever. Pro is optional and adds AI chat and semantic search.
Can I search YouTube subtitles?
Yes. SubSoar searches both subtitles and full transcripts, across languages. Results include timestamps you can click.
Does SubSoar store my YouTube history?
No. SubSoar does not keep a log of videos watched. Local transcript caches can be cleared any time.