Audio/Video Playback Speed Controller

A simple interface to control the playback speed of audio and video elements in a webpage.
What is Audio/Video Playback Speed Controller?
Audio/Video Playback Speed Controller is a Chrome extension designed to give the user total control over the playback speed of audio and video media on a webpage. It features a user-friendly interface with a speed slider color-coded for convenience and offers five preset speeds without requiring distinct permissions. With individual webpage settings saved automatically, managing your media viewing experience has never been easier.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.37 (35)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2022-01-10)
Creation date: 2020-04-30
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 460.80K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Controls the playback speed of all audio and video elements on a webpage.

Features:

  • No permissions required
  • 5 preset speeds
  • Custom speed slider color coded to indicate fast-forward/slow-motion:
    • Green means normal speed
    • Cyan means fast-forward
    • Red means slow-motion
  • Custom speed slider snaps into place for common speeds
  • Speed setting is automatically saved for each individual webpage

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well on various platforms like YouTube and for audio courses.
  • Simple and user-friendly interface for adjusting playback speed.
  • Helps with controlling audio content across different websites.
Cons
  • Doesn't work on all websites, including some music platforms and Twitch.
  • Requires manual opening of the extension for each new video.
  • Playback speed resets when navigating away from the page.
Most mentioned
  • It works
  • Doesn't work on specific platforms (like VK and Twitch)
  • Need for keyboard shortcuts to launch the extension
Recent reviews
Funciona bien, la estoy usando con ChatGPT en la versión web. Mucha gracias!
by Mosiah, 2024-07-09

you need to open the extension for it to work on new videos.. frankly a chore
by Ashley Gregory, 2024-07-06

Only extension that worked on the website I needed to speed up.
by Luca Fong, 2024-06-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Audio/Video Playback Speed Controller does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Audio/Video Playback Speed Controller has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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