BetterTTV

BetterTTV, commonly referred to as BTTV or Better Twitch TV, is a browser extension designed to enrich the viewing and chatting experience on Twitch and YouTube (the latter in beta). By installing the extension, users gain access to a suite of tools that enhance interactivity, moderation, and personalization. Whether you are a casual viewer, a dedicated chatter, or a streamer, BetterTTV offers features that streamline communication and reduce visual clutter.

Key Features

• Extra Emotes in Chat: BetterTTV introduces a wide array of global and channel-specific custom emotes that go beyond the standard Twitch and YouTube emote sets. This allows viewers to express themselves with unique icons, and streamers can create their own emotes for their community, fostering a more engaging and personalized chat environment.
• Improved Emote Menu: The built-in emote menu is enhanced to display all available emotes more intuitively, making it easier to find and use the perfect emote during conversations. This is especially useful in fast-paced chats where quick access to emotes is appreciated.
• Custom Keyword Targeting: Users can set up custom keywords that highlight specific phrases, words, usernames, or chat badges. This feature is invaluable for moderators and viewers who want to follow specific topics, catch mentions, or filter out unwanted content in busy chat streams.
• Split Chat Lines: The extension can split long chat lines into separate messages, improving readability. This is particularly helpful on mobile or low-resolution screens where long messages are truncated, ensuring you can read the full context of a conversation.
• See Deleted Links and Messages: BetterTTV provides a feature to view messages and links that have been deleted by moderators or the streamer. This transparency is useful for moderators auditing chat activity and for viewers who are curious about removed content, though it should be used responsibly.
• Anon Chat: With Anon Chat, users can join a channel without appearing in the user list. This is perfect for lurkers who prefer to watch without being noticed, or for those who want to participate in chat while keeping a low profile.
• Automatic Claims: The extension can automatically claim Channel Points bonuses, Twitch Drops, and Moments. This ensures you never miss out on rewards, even if you are momentarily away from the keyboard, saving time and effort.
• Hide Visual Noise: BetterTTV lets you hide distracting elements such as recommended channels, bits, replies, notices, and community highlights. This declutters the interface, allowing you to focus on the stream and chat without unnecessary interruptions.

Getting started with BetterTTV is straightforward: simply install the extension and visit Twitch or YouTube to begin using it. For YouTube, you must agree to an additional permission during installation; if you initially decline, you can enable it later from the BetterTTV settings. Configuration is accessible via the chat settings or the BetterTTV options in the user dropdown menu. Note that not all features are fully compatible with YouTube at this time, but the extension continues to evolve.