Video Speed Control

Easily control HTML5 video playback speed via toolbar popup
What is Video Speed Control?
'Video Speed Control' is a Chrome extension that grants users the ability to control the playback speed of all HTML5 video elements on the web. In order to use this add-on, a user needs to visit a webpage containing HTML5 video elements, play the video, open the toolbar pop-up UI, adjust the playback speed, and click on the 'Play' button. Note that user action is required to activate this each time as the add-on does not automatically change the speed. The extension can adjust playback speed from a minimum of 0.07x to a maximum of 16x, in accordance with HTML5 standards.

Extension stats

By: Sevina
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 4.88 (40)
Version: 0.1.4 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)
Creation date: 2018-11-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 48.71K

Other platforms

Video Speed Control (v0.1.4)
4.17 (23) 2,311+
Video Speed Control (v0.1.4)
4.70 (26) 35,297+
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Extension summary

Video Speed Control extension lets you easily control the playback speed for all HTML5 video elements.

To work with this add-on, please open a webpage that contains HTML5 video elements. Then, play the desired video element and open the toolbar popup UI. Within the UI, adjust the playback speed and then click on the - Play - button (footer section). The playback speed will be changed according to the value shown in the popup. Please note that this add-on does NOT change the speed automatically. You need to open the toolbar popup UI and press the - Play - button each time (needs user-action). Moreover, every time a page is reloaded, the add-on needs a user action again. The minimum playback speed is 0.07x and the maximum speed is 16x. The min and max values are according to the HTML5 standards.

If you have a feature request or found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form on the add-on's homepage (https://mybrowseraddon.com/video-speed-control.html).

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 great
  • Simplest and effective compared to other options
  • Good performance with various video platforms
Cons
  • Lacks dark mode
  • No hotkeys for adjusting playback speed
  • Speed settings need to be adjusted for each video
Most mentioned
  • Needs dark mode
  • Works great
  • Hotkeys requested for speed adjustment
Recent reviews
needs dark mode
by wa da, 2024-09-28

by movies space, 2024-09-03

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by Cacing Peuteuy, 2024-05-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Video Speed Control requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Video Speed Control has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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