How to Run YouTube Chrome Extensions on Mobile (Android & iOS)

Most creators assume that powerful desktop Chrome extensions like MoonTube can only be used on laptops or desktop PCs. In reality, you can run MoonTube with 100% full functionality on your Android smartphone, tablet, iPhone, or iPad using modern extension-enabled mobile browsers.

Why Run MoonTube on Mobile?

Video inspiration strikes everywhere—during commutes, standing in line, or browsing YouTube late at night. Instead of taking screenshots and forgetting them, running MoonTube on your phone gives you:

Instant Outlier Discovery: Spot 10x–50x outlier topics from small channels while watching YouTube on mobile.
On-The-Go Comment Mining: Uncover audience pain points and viewer questions without needing your laptop.
Mobile Bottom Navigation Bar: Fluid, thumb-friendly navigation designed specifically for one-handed operation.
Cloud Storage Sync: Save ideas, title replications, and script outlines straight to your Workspace Library.

Supported Mobile Browsers

🥝 1. Kiwi Browser (Android) — Best Overall

Recommended

Kiwi is built directly on Chromium and includes native support for the Chrome Web Store, Manifest V3 background service workers, and local storage.

How to install on Kiwi:

Install Kiwi Browser from the Google Play Store.
Open the MoonTube Chrome Web Store page inside Kiwi.
Tap "Add to Chrome".
Tap the three dots menu (⋮) in Kiwi, scroll to the bottom, and tap MoonTube!

🍋 2. Lemur Browser (Android) — Dual Store Engine

Top Choice

Lemur features a sleek mobile UI with a dedicated extension sidebar and supports both Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge Add-ons.

🍎 3. Orion Browser (iOS / iPadOS) — Best for Apple Devices

iPhone & iPad

Orion by Kagi is a WebKit-powered privacy browser for iPhone and iPad with built-in WebExtension support for desktop Chrome extensions.

How to install on iOS:

Install Orion Browser by Kagi from the Apple App Store.
Open the MoonTube Chrome Web Store link inside Orion.
Tap "Add to Orion" and allow permissions.
Tap the extension icon in Orion's URL bar to open MoonTube.

3 Pro Tips for Mobile YouTube Research

Use Desktop Site Mode on YouTube: If you want the floating "💬 Mine" button directly on YouTube watch pages, tap "Desktop site" in your mobile browser menu.
Thumb Bottom Navigation: MoonTube includes a fixed bottom tab bar on mobile so you can switch between Outlier Explorer, Comment Miner, and Content Studio with one thumb.
15-Day Free Trial: All mobile sessions automatically inherit your full 15-day free trial with no credit card required.

Ready to Research Outliers on Your Phone?

Install MoonTube today and start engineering viral video ideas wherever you go.

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