Playlist Duration · House #33,713

What it is

Calls itself “playlist length calculator”.

• Calls itself: playlist length calculator

“…playlist length calculator”

Where it puts itself

Claims “well”.

• Superlative claim: well

“Unlike other calculators — doesn't stop at 500 videos, doesn't gate the result behind an ad, and lets you mark what you've already watched.”

“Playlist Duration answers one question well: how long will this take to watch?”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever.

• Free plan: free forever

“Free, no signup.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Made for Teaching and course design. Available in 7 languages.

• Sells to: consumers
• Made for: Teaching and course design
• Languages: 7 languages

“Playlist Duration — find out how long any YouTube playlist takes to watch. Free, no login.”

“Teaching and course design.”

How it runs

A browser extension, mobile app and web app. Hosted in the cloud. Distributed through the Chrome Web Store and npm. Offers an API. Built with Google Analytics.

• Kind: extension · mobile · web
• Runs where: cloud / hosted
• Distributed via: Chrome Web Store · npm
• API: yes
• Analytics: Google Analytics

“…add the free Chrome, Firefox or Edge extension to see the total on YouTube itself.”

“Does it work on a phone? Yes. Copy the playlist link from the YouTube app's Share menu and paste it here — the table, the planner and the watched ticks all work on mobile.”

What it works with

Integrates with YouTube. Runs inside Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Plugin for YouTube. Names Google on its pages.

• Integrates with: YouTube
• Runs inside: Chrome · Edge · Firefox
• Plugin for: YouTube
• Names: Google

“…add the free Chrome, Firefox or Edge extension”

“Google Privacy Policy”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “160 courses”. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs.

• Number claimed: 160 courses
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Do I need an account? No. Nothing to sign up for”

“Free, no signup.”