YouTube Analytics Tool

An advanced YouTube analytics extension with comprehensive features for content creators. This tool provides real-time analytics, VPH tracking, competitor analysis, and more - all for free.

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

1. Node.js (v14 or higher)
2. Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser
3. YouTube Data API key

Getting Your YouTube Data API Key

1. Go to Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project or select an existing one
3. Enable YouTube Data API v3 for your project
4. Create credentials (API key)
5. Copy your API key

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>
cd Video-tool

2. Add your YouTube API key:

• Open /background/background.js
• Replace const YOUTUBE_API_KEY = ''; with your API key

3. Install the extension in Chrome/Edge:

• Open Chrome/Edge and go to chrome://extensions or edge://extensions
• Enable "Developer mode" (top-right corner)
• Click "Load unpacked"
• Select the Video-tool folder

Usage Instructions

1. Pin the extension to your browser toolbar
2. Visit any YouTube video
3. Click the extension icon to access quick tools
4. Analytics panels will automatically appear below YouTube videos

Features Available

• Real-time VPH (Views Per Hour) tracking
• Competitor analysis
• SEO optimization suggestions
• Keyword research
• Thumbnail analysis
• Channel audit
• Social media impact tracking
• Growth predictions
• Historical data analysis

Maintenance

To update the extension:

1. Pull the latest changes

git pull origin main

2. Go to chrome://extensions or edge://extensions
3. Find the extension and click the refresh icon

Troubleshooting

If analytics panels don't appear:

1. Check if your API key is correctly set
2. Ensure you haven't exceeded API quota limits
3. Try refreshing the page
4. Check browser console for errors
5. Reload the extension

API quota management:

• The free YouTube Data API has daily quotas
• Monitor your usage in Google Cloud Console
• Implement local caching if needed
• Use the provided rate limiting features

Development Tips

To modify the extension:

1. All styles are in content/styles.css
2. Main functionality in content/content.js
3. API handling in background/background.js
4. Popup interface in popup folder

Best Practices

1. Keep your API key private
2. Don't share your built extension
3. Monitor API usage regularly
4. Clear cache periodically
5. Update the extension when new commits are available

Support

For issues or questions:

1. Check the browser console for errors
2. Review API quotas
3. Verify URL permissions
4. Check for conflicting extensions

Security Notes

• Keep your API key confidential
• Don't install on shared computers
• Regular security updates recommended
• Monitor API access logs
• Review permissions regularly

Upcoming Features

• Enhanced VPH predictions
• Advanced competitor tracking
• Bulk video analysis
• Custom metrics dashboard
• Export capabilities