Hello, Spotify fans and language learners! Today, I’m excited (and a little nervous) to introduce the biggest update ever for Spotify on Browser (Chrome, Edge & Firefox as you know). Version 3.0 is here, and it’s not just a facelift, it’s a whole new body!

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What’s New? 1. A Larger, Smarter Player

The player is now bigger, brighter, and easier to use. There are more buttons and more features, so you can do more without feeling lost. Everything is clear, friendly, and ready for your music adventures.

2. Seekbar Magic

Who doesn’t want a seekbar when listening to podcasts? Want to skip the boring intro or an ad? Just click and jump! Now you’re in control, not the podcast host.

3. Smart Playback Mode Button

Shuffle mode combined with repeat one mode? Yes, you read that right! With one clever button, you can cycle through shuffle, repeat one, repeat all, or just play normally. I’m pretty proud of this unique design, try it and see how easy playback control can be.

4. Queue and Library Panels

See what’s coming up next, manage your queue, and browse your whole library. Albums, playlists, and podcasts, all in one place. Yes, podcasts work now!

5. Podcast Support

You asked, I listened. Now you can play, pause, skip, and seek podcasts and episodes just like music tracks.

6. Better Shortcuts and Tooltips

Global keyboard shortcuts make it easy to control Spotify from anywhere. Tooltips help you understand every button, even the ones you can’t click right now.

7. Options Page Redesign

The options page is now much friendlier. Set up your shortcuts, read privacy info, and check out other cool projects.

Why This Matters

I made this tool because I use Spotify every day. When I come to the office, I just want to sit down and transfer my playback to my work computer. With Spotify on Browser, it just works, no fuss, no extra clicks. It’s simpler and cleaner than the original Spotify, so I can focus on my work and enjoy my music at the same time.

Behind the Scenes: Hard Work & Magic

This version took a lot of sweat and brainpower. For example, when I tried to add repeat mode, the Spotify API just didn’t cooperate. After testing several methods (and a few cups of coffee), I discovered the magical double-tap strategy, tap the button twice, and repeat mode works like a charm!

Sometimes, building features means fighting with the API, reading docs, and trying creative solutions. But that’s what makes this update special: it’s not just new features, it’s clever fixes and lots of care.

Fun Fact: Spotify Queue & Shuffle

Here’s something funny (or maybe a little annoying): Spotify’s queue doesn’t always shuffle, even when you turn on shuffle mode! That’s why I put the shuffle button in the main controls, not on the queue panel. Some playlists, like your Liked Songs, don’t let you change the shuffle mode at all. It feels like Spotify is just forcing you to listen to its “smart” recommendations.

Have you noticed this too? If you’ve had similar experiences, leave a comment below! Let’s share our Spotify stories.

Thank You!

Thanks for using Spotify on Browser. If you like it, please star the project on GitHub or buy me a coffee. Your feedback and support mean the world!

Ready to try? Update now and enjoy your music (and podcasts) like never before.

If you’re worried about privacy, rest easy! Spotify on Browser does not collect any personal data. For details, check out the privacy policy in the project repository.

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Hey friends! I'm excited to share v2.8.0 with you. This update is all about you taking control. Let me explain.

The Problem

You know that feeling when PNL Reader doesn't work well on your favorite website? Maybe it grabs the wrong content, or the comments look weird. Before, you had to wait for me to fix it. That's slow. And honestly, you know your favorite sites better than I do!

The Solution: Site Customization

Now you can customize PNL Reader for any website. I added a new Site Customization page where you can:

Craft your own configurations — tell the reader exactly which parts of the page to grab Manage all your customizations in one place — edit, delete, or see where they came from Share your work with others at Reader Trove

Yes, sharing! If you make a great configuration for a popular site, why keep it to yourself? One click sends it to our community forum. And if someone else already made one? You can add it to your reader directly from the Reader Trove. No copy-paste needed.

Reddit: An Experiment

I spent a lot of time on Reddit support. Like, a lot. Reddit is tricky — comments live in shadow DOM, there are profile badges everywhere, and images hide in carousels. I tried my best to make it look decent.

Now PNL Reader can:

Show the full comment tree with proper threading Display image posts and gallery carousels correctly Hide those annoying profile badges and flairs Make the "more comments" button actually look nice

Is it perfect? Probably not. Reddit keeps changing things, and every subreddit has its own quirks. But here's the good news: with the new Site Customization feature, you can improve it! My Reddit config is just a starting point. If you find a better way to style comments or grab content, share it with the community. I'd love to learn from you.

Better TTS Experience

Two small but nice improvements for listening:

Auto scroll — When you use "read whole page," the screen now follows along. No more losing your place!

Smarter pauses — Those decorative dividers like ~~~ or *** that authors use between sections? The reader now pauses there instead of trying to pronounce them. Much better.

Fixes, Fixes, Fixes

I also fixed a bunch of small things:

Fonts now look correct on all sites (some sites had weird sizing) Dark theme checkboxes are visible again NovelFull navigation works properly Mobile theme selector doesn't overflow anymore Try It Out

Update to v2.8.0 and check out the new Site Customization page. It's in the extension menu under settings.

Made a cool customization? Share it at Reader Trove! I'd love to see what sites you're reading.

Happy reading! 📖

Great weekend again, everybody. I've been very busy! Here's a fresh Captionz upgrade with two shiny new features: Top Lists and Platform Stats. Because scrolling YouTube aimlessly looking for good learning content? Ain't nobody got time for that.

Discover More Content with Top Lists

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Finding the right videos for language learning just got way easier. I added a discovery section that shows you curated content based on your selected voice language:

🔥 Most Viewed

What's everyone watching? These are the most popular videos in your chosen language.

Caveat: These are views tracked through Captionz, not actual YouTube view counts. So it's more like "most watched by fellow Captionz users", which honestly might be more relevant for language learners anyway.

📚 Best for Learning

These videos have the most caption languages available — basically the Swiss knives of language learning. Perfect for comparing translations and leveling up your comprehension.

Caveat: "Best for learning" is measured by number of available captions, which is... debatable. Some amazing videos might only have one or two caption tracks. And with YouTube's auto-translate feature, technically any video can have captions in any language now. But hey, videos with many human-created captions are usually solid picks.

🎬 Top Channels

Find creators who consistently pump out great content in your target language. Less hunting, more learning.

Caveat: I added channel tracking to Captionz fairly late in the game, so a lot of older videos don't have channel info attached. That's why for some languages you might see "no channels found" even though there are plenty of videos. The list will fill in as more videos are watched going forward.

Click any video to jump straight into dual-subtitle mode, or check out top channels on YouTube.

Captionz at a Glance

I also added some stats because I'm a sucker for numbers (and donut charts, apparently). The new Platform Stats section shows:

Total Videos in the database Total Captions available Languages supported

And yes, there are pretty donut charts showing how captions and videos are distributed across languages. I spent way too long making them look nice.

Built by a Language Learner, for Language Learners

These features aren't just vanity metrics. Every video you watch with Captionz helps build these lists, making it easier for other learners to find great content. It's a virtuous cycle — and you're part of it!

Give it a spin! Head over to Captionz, pick your target language, and scroll down to see what's new.

Help Me Build the Ultimate Language Learning Database

Here's the thing: Captionz gets better the more you use it. I'm building a database specifically curated for language learners — not just random YouTube videos, but content that people actually find useful for learning. The more videos you watch through Captionz, the richer the recommendations become for everyone.

So go watch some videos! Find that obscure Japanese cooking channel you love, binge some Spanish podcasts, explore French vlogs — whatever helps you learn. Every view adds to the collective knowledge, and you'll be helping fellow learners discover great content too.

Happy learning! 🚀

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