YouTube Default Playback Speed

Set the default playback speed for YouTube videos! Complete with hotkeys to manipulate the current video speed.

YouTube Default Playback Speed - Set Your Video Speeds

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.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.62
(50)
Version: 3.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-02-13)
Creation date: 2020-04-24
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • commands
Size: 18.18K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Functions well when working
  • Saves time and hassle when it works
  • Great option for managing YouTube playback speed
Cons
  • Frequently resets playback speed to 1x
  • Requires refreshing the page for the speed to take effect
  • Not consistent and tends to malfunction after updates or browser restarts
  • No shortcut available for activating the extension
  • Doesn't work with YouTube Shorts
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work anymore or is inconsistent
  • Resets to 1x speed often
  • Requires page refresh for changes to take effect
User reviews
Иногда работает, иногда сбрасывается. Ускоряет и стримы, так что приходится отдельно жать на х1 если бы работало стабильно, поставил бы 5
by KuJIJIePuK, 2024-11-28

Doesn't work
by Sam Musson, 2024-11-25

10/18/2024 nothing worked
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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