# FastForwarder

> Speed up video playback on all websites with simple and intuitive controls.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fastforwarder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fastforwarder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fastforwarder`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nick
- **Category:** photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 77
- **Weekly downloads:** 15
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-04
- **First published:** 2025-08-01
- **Size:** 101 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fastforwarder/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/ncpleslie/fastforwarder/issues](https://github.com/ncpleslie/fastforwarder/issues)

## Description

FastForwarder is a lightweight and intuitive Firefox extension that empowers you to control the playback speed of any HTML5 video on any website. Instantly speed up, slow down, or reset video playback with easy-to-use controls.

Whether you’re binge-watching your favorite shows, studying online courses, or catching up on lectures, FastForwarder helps you save time and watch videos at your preferred pace.

Key features:

Works seamlessly with all HTML5 video players across websites - Including Ads
Simple popup interface for quick speed adjustments
Automatically applies your preferred speed to all new videos
Minimalist, distraction-free design
No unnecessary permissions or bloat
Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to take control of their video experience. FastForwarder is privacy-friendly, open source, and designed for speed and efficiency. Try it today and make the most of your time online!

No personal data is stored or transmitted! See the source code for yourself!

Source code available here: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/48696c97807ba302abf11e72218fd621bbece82676a9736374a89f1d0967a987/https%3A//github.com/ncpleslie/fastforwarder" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/ncpleslie/fastforwarder</a>

## Rankings

- #13,310 — Overall
- #47 — fast vpn
- #71 — fart
- #139 — fact

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fastforwarder)