YouTube™ Double Tap Scroller

Allows you to rewind/fast forward youtube videos by 10 sec as in the YouTube™ Android app.
What is YouTube™ Double Tap Scroller?
YouTube™ Double Tap Scroller is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily rewind and fast forward YouTube videos by 10 seconds using double tap gestures. Perfect for touch-screen laptops and tablets, this extension also supports other websites containing YouTube videos. Customize your rewind/fast forward interval and tapping area's dimensions in the Options. Version 2.0 now includes support for m.youtube.com on mobile apps, and version 2.1 offers the option to hide scrolling messages. Enjoy seamless video navigation with YouTube™ Double Tap Scroller!

Extension stats

By: Ivan
Users: 224 ▲ 4
Rating: 3.63 (16)
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2019-11-20)
Creation date: 2019-11-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 10.69K

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Extension summary

Double tap on the left central side of the video to rewind 10 sec and double tap on right central side to fast forward 10 sec. This works only for tapping. Double click on left and right sides will run fullscreen. This add-on is only for youtube.com. Developed for touch-screen laptops or tablets. Supports other sites, which contain youtube iframe. In Options is possible to set up rewind/fast forward interval (1sec - 20sec) and the tapping area's Width (10% - 50%) and Height (10% - 90%)

v2.0: Now supports m.youtube.com for mobile apps v2.1: Added option "Hide messages while scrolling"

User reviews

This amazing app needs an update.

ne fonctionne pas.
by Jonathan Mousserion, 2023-01-08

Doesn't work. Given the last update in 2019, development has probably been abandoned. Use J and L keys for skipping instead.
by JX L, 2022-02-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube™ Double Tap Scroller requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouTube™ Double Tap Scroller has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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