Quick Setup Guide

How to Use ShowUploadDate

Get started in under 2 minutes. Follow these simple steps to see exact upload dates on every YouTube video.

Add to Chrome - It's Free

4 Simple Steps

From installation to customization - everything you need to know

Step 1

Install the Extension

Click the button below to visit the Chrome Web Store. Then click "Add to Chrome" and confirm the installation.

  • Installation takes just a few seconds
  • No account or signup required
  • Works with Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium browsers
Step 2

Open YouTube

Navigate to YouTube.com. The extension automatically activates and starts working immediately.

  • No need to refresh if YouTube is already open
  • Extension icon will appear in your browser toolbar
  • Works on all YouTube pages automatically
Step 3

See Exact Dates

Instead of "2 days ago" or "3 months ago", you'll now see the exact upload date for every video.

  • Dates appear next to video thumbnails
  • Works on homepage, search, channels, and playlists
  • Hover over dates for more details
Step 4

Customize Settings

Click the extension icon in your toolbar to access settings. Customize date format, language, date colors, and display options.

  • Choose from multiple date formats
  • Select from 23 supported languages
  • Personalize date colors (9 options)
  • Toggle display locations on/off

Works Everywhere on YouTube

See exact upload dates across all YouTube pages

Homepage

See dates on recommended videos

Search Results

Find videos by upload date

Channel Pages

Browse channel uploads with dates

Playlists

View playlist video dates

Video Page

See upload date below the video

Subscriptions

Track new uploads from subscriptions

Customization

Choose Your Preferred Date Format

Select from multiple date formats to match your preference. The extension remembers your choice across all YouTube pages.

DD/MM/YYYY02/02/2026
MM/DD/YYYY02/02/2026
YYYY-MM-DD2026-02-02
DD MMM YYYY02 Feb 2026
Relative3 days ago

23 Languages

ShowUploadDate automatically detects your browser language and displays dates accordingly. You can also manually select your preferred language.

EnglishEspañolFrançaisDeutsch日本語한국어中文PortuguêsItalianoTürkçePolskiNederlands+11 more

Ready to Get Started?

Join thousands of YouTube users who already see exact upload dates.

Buy me a coffee