YouTube Default Playback Speed

Set the default playback speed for YouTube videos! Complete with hotkeys to manipulate the current video speed.
What is YouTube Default Playback Speed?
The 'YouTube Default Playback Speed' Chrome extension allows users to set their preferred default playback speed for YouTube videos. In addition, users can quickly adjust video playback speed in their current tab using provided hotkeys. Video speeds can be altered to half, normal, and double the speed. Hotkeys such as 'Alt+Shift+1' and 'Alt+Shift+2' are used to manipulate video speeds, allowing for seamless control over your YouTube viewing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.69 (48)
Version: 3.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-13)
Creation date: 2020-04-24
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • commands
Size: 18.18K

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Extension summary

The main popup for the extension allows you to set the default playback speed for YouTube videos along with buttons to set the speed of the video in the current tab to half, normal, and double speed. The main settings popup shown in the screen shots is only active on YouTube video pages. The extension also provides hotkeys for quickly changing the speed of the video in the current tab:

Alt+Shift+1 sets the current tab to normal speed Alt+Shift+2 sets the current tab to set default speed Alt+Shift+Up increases the current tab by a the specified increment speed Alt+Shift+Down decreases the current tab by the specified increment speed

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 when it functions properly
  • Great for setting playback speeds, especially for those who prefer faster viewing
  • Useful extension for time-saving
Cons
  • Frequently resets to 1x playback speed
  • Requires refreshing the page for changes to take effect
  • Inconsistent functionality after updates
Most mentioned
  • Does not work after recent updates
  • Needs manual speed adjustment frequently
  • Could improve with more features, like default speed settings per channel
Recent reviews
10/18/2024 nothing worked

Used to work, now resets to 1x speed all the time, forcing me to manually change the speed.
by Brian Turner, 2024-09-14

Doesn't work, always have to change speed manually for it to work
by Hoang Tuan, 2024-08-12
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Default Playback Speed requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Default Playback Speed has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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