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YouTube Watch Party Chrome Extension

Short Answer

AniDachi is a YouTube watch party Chrome extension: open a full watch page, create a watchroom, and sync with friends — live together. Install from the AniDachi install page— Add to Chrome from the official listing. Hub: YouTube watch party. Teleparty compare: Does Teleparty work with YouTube?

Start a Watchroom

Install AniDachi in Chrome. Join friends for free, or host with Plus or Pro on Crunchyroll, YouTube, and Netflix.

Start a Watchroom

What the extension does

  • Provider-pinned YouTube watchrooms with sync and chat.
  • Async catch-up is planned, not available today.
  • Same product for Crunchyroll anime nights.

How to install

  1. Install the AniDachi Chrome extension

    Open /extension, then choose Add to Chrome from the official AniDachi Chrome Web Store listing.

  2. Pin the extension

    Pin AniDachi in Chrome so the toolbar icon is easy to reach during YouTube nights.

  3. Open a YouTube video

    Navigate to a full youtube.com/watch page.

  4. Create a watchroom

    Create a YouTube watchroom and share the invite with friends.

Supported surfaces

Full youtube.com/watch pages are supported. Shorts, embeds, and homepage feeds are not. Desktop Chrome is required for the extension overlay.

Published July 25, 2026 · Updated September 21, 2026 · By AniDachi · Editorial policy

Start a Watchroom

Install AniDachi in Chrome. Join friends for free, or host with Plus or Pro on Crunchyroll, YouTube, and Netflix.

Start a Watchroom

Frequently asked questions

Is there a YouTube watch party Chrome extension?

Yes. AniDachi is a YouTube watch party Chrome extension that creates watchrooms on full youtube.com/watch pages with synced playback and chat. Teleparty is another multi-platform extension that includes YouTube for live sync only.

What is the best YouTube watch party Chrome extension?

For groups that want live sync and personal history on full YouTube watch pages, AniDachi is the strongest fit. Teleparty wins if you already use it for Netflix nights and only need live YouTube. Install from the official Chrome Web Store listing via /extension.

Where do I install the AniDachi extension?

Open /extension, then choose Add to Chrome from the official AniDachi Chrome Web Store listing.

Does the extension work on YouTube Shorts?

No. AniDachi mounts on full watch pages. Shorts, embeds, and homepage feeds are not supported.

Is AniDachi free?

Yes — you can join a Plus, Pro or trial host's YouTube room for free. Creating your own rooms and recording personal watch progress require your own Plus or Pro access. Eligible Free accounts can try Plus or Pro free for 3 days, once per account. See the plan cards for your available offer. If your offer says “No card required”, your trial ends without a charge unless you choose to enable renewal. Trials started with a card keep the terms confirmed at checkout. Changing plans or billing periods does not restart the trial. Cancel renewal from Account → Subscription. Access continues until your current trial or paid period ends.