Top BetterTTV Features for Firefox Users (2026)

Top BetterTTV Features for Firefox Users (2026)

BetterTTV (BTTV) remains one of the most popular Twitch (and limited YouTube) chat extensions for Firefox. Below are the standout features Firefox users should know about in 2026 and how to use them to improve chat, moderation, and emote flexibility.

1. Expanded emote support

• Global & channel emotes: Access BetterTTV’s global emotes and channel-specific emotes not available in the native Twitch set.
• Custom uploads (channel owners): Streamers can upload custom emotes for their channel (subject to BTTV limits and Pro tiers).
• Improved emote menu: Faster browsing and search inside the emote picker, plus keyboard-friendly navigation.

Usage tip: Open the emote menu in chat or use emote shortcodes (e.g., :monkaS:) to insert emotes quickly.

2. Chat customization & filtering

• Keyword highlights & blacklists: Highlight words, usernames, or badges you want to see; hide messages containing blacklisted phrases.
• Split/compact chat modes: Choose line-splitting and compact display for denser, easier-to-scan chat.
• Hide UI clutter: Remove recommended channels, bits/notifications, low-value UI elements and other visual noise for a cleaner experience.

Usage tip: Configure filters from the BetterTTV settings (click the BTTV icon or chat settings) to build per-channel rules.

3. Message recovery & moderation tools

• See deleted messages: Recovered text of deleted messages (where permitted) helps moderators audit chat.
• Moderation shortcuts: Quick ban/timeout buttons, username actions, and bulk filtering options improve moderator workflow.
• Anon Chat: Option to join channel chat without appearing in viewer lists (useful for privacy-conscious viewers).

Usage tip: Enable deleted-message visibility only if you moderate or need audit trails — respect community rules when viewing removed content.

4. Automation & QoL features

• Auto-claim channel points & rewards: Automatically collect channel points, bonus rewards, and some drops when enabled.
• Auto-join or silence options: Auto-accept whispers or auto-mute noisy chat elements depending on your preferences.
• Better notifications: Customizable sound/visual alerts for specific keywords or user messages.

Usage tip: Use auto-claim sparingly (and check channel rules), and combine keyword alerts with filters to avoid alert spam.

5. Integration & compatibility

• Works with Firefox: Official Firefox add-on available on addons.mozilla.org — regular updates (see version history).
• Partial YouTube/Kick support: Some BTTV features extend to YouTube/Kick where permissions are granted, though functionality may be reduced compared to Twitch.
• Plays well with other emote services: Users frequently pair BTTV with FrankerFaceZ or 7TV (via compatible add-ons) to see more emotes together.

Installation note: Install from the Firefox Add-ons site and enable optional permissions for other sites if you want cross-platform features.

6. Pro features and limits (2026)

• Emote limits & priority: BTTV Pro (paid tier) raises per-channel emote limits, allows more personal emotes, and speeds up emote approval.
• Power-user options: Pro members see incremental management tools for large channels and faster support.

Check current pricing and limits on BetterTTV’s site or the Firefox add-on page.

Quick setup (Firefox)

1. Install BetterTTV from addons.mozilla.org.
2. Open Twitch and click the BetterTTV settings (user dropdown or extension icon).
3. Configure emotes, filters, anon chat, and auto-claim options per your preference.
4. Restart Twitch page if features don’t appear immediately.

Security & permissions (brief)

• BTTV requires site permissions for twitch.tv and optional permissions for youtube.com to offer cross-site features. Grant only what you need and keep the add-on updated.

Conclusion BetterTTV on Firefox continues to offer powerful emote expansion, chat customization, moderation aids, and automation that make Twitch chat more expressive and manageable. Configure filters and moderation tools to match your role (viewer vs. moderator vs. streamer) and consider pairing BTTV with other emote extensions if you want the largest possible emote set.