VidRate Video Speed Controller

Enhance Your Video Playback with VidRate: Speed Control, Keyboard Shortcuts, and Universal Compatibility!

VidRate: Enhance Video Playback Experience on Any Platform

VidRate is a powerful Chrome extension that enhances your video viewing experience across numerous platforms, including YouTube and Vimeo. It allows precise speed control and offers convenient keyboard shortcuts for easy manipulation. This universal tool is perfect for creating a custom and optimized video viewing experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: -
Rating: 4.74
(23)
Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2025-03-08)
Creation date: 2023-07-06
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • alarms
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 1.70M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
VidRate (v1.0.2)
1,031+ 5.00 (2,768)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 smoothly and accurately with video acceleration.
  • Useful for speeding up or slowing down video playback.
  • Functional across multiple platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter.
  • Practical for scrolling and rewinding videos, especially on lesser-known platforms.
Cons
  • Some users found the interface could be simplified.
  • A manual or more guidance is needed for new users to understand how to use it.
  • The ability to manually enter acceleration parameters is missing, limiting control.
Most mentioned
  • Functionality works well on multiple platforms.
  • Users appreciate the acceleration feature.
  • Interface usability could be improved.
User reviews
Hat mich nicht überzeugt: Es gibt wesentlich besser Erweiterungen zu diesem Thema!
by Waldemar Regner, 2024-12-26

funzionava benissimo, ora non va su Instag
by Alfyx 64, 2024-06-24

FA QUELLO CHE PROMETTE! PECCATO CHE MI VA IN CONFLITTO CON UN'ALTRA ESTENSIONE SIMILE, CHE MI SERVE PER ALTRO.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of VidRate Video Speed Controller. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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