Search YouTube Captions
Find real examples by word or phrase across thousands of YouTube videos — then study them interactively on Looplines.
Advanced: "exact phrase", learn* wildcard, accent OR dialect, slow NOT boring, get _ up gap search, NEAR(get up, 2) proximity.
Go beyond searching — study with Looplines
Found something interesting? Open it in Looplines to loop any section, get AI explanations for words and phrases, build vocabulary with spaced repetition, and practice with interactive exercises — all while watching the video.
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Search real examples
Find how words and phrases are actually used by native speakers across thousands of YouTube captions — with full context around every match.
Filter & refine
Narrow by language, channel, or caption quality. Use wildcards, boolean operators, and gap search to find exactly what you need.
Study interactively
Click "Study on Looplines" on any result to loop the section, get AI-powered explanations, save vocabulary, and practice with exercises — far more powerful than just watching on YouTube.
FAQ
How do I search YouTube captions?
Enter any word or phrase in the search box and press Search. The tool searches across thousands of stored YouTube captions and shows matching lines with context. You can filter by language, channel, and caption quality.
What search syntax is supported?
You can use: "exact phrase" in quotes, learn* wildcard for prefix matching, accent OR dialect for boolean search, slow NOT boring to exclude terms, get _ up for gap search (any word between), and NEAR(get up, 2) for proximity search.
What languages are supported?
You can search captions in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and more. The search works with both human-made and auto-generated YouTube captions.
Is this free to use?
Yes, the YouTube caption search tool is completely free. No sign-up or account required. Just type your query and search.
Can I study the videos I find?
Yes! Click "Study on Looplines" on any search result to open the video in Looplines, where you can loop sections, get AI explanations, build vocabulary with spaced repetition, and practice with interactive exercises.