Youtube Playback Speed Control

Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed.

Youtube Playback Speed Control - Chrome Extension

"Youtube Playback Speed Control" is a Chrome extension that allows users to effortlessly adjust YouTube playback speed using keyboard shortcuts. With customizable options, you can increase or decrease speed by pressing '+' or '-', and even customize these keys from the settings. This extension supports HTML5 videos, ensuring seamless control across various platforms, enhancing your viewing experience. Enjoy more flexibility and efficiency while watching videos online!
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Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Version: 0.0.15 (Last updated: 2024-08-13)
Creation date: 2020-05-25
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 740.35K

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Extension summary

[ Added functionality for the extension to work with all html5 videos. If you are having issue with videos other than youtube, feel free to disable it from settings]

Youtube playback speed increase or decrease is just a mouse click or keyboard button away. Get more out of Youtube and control speed of youtube video easily either by clicking the speed overlay button on the top right hand corner or just keyboard button '+' and '-'. Keyboard button are configurable and if you want to use different key, you can change this default keys from settings tab.

With HTML5 Video playback on YouTube, you can speed up and slow down the currently watching videos. I loved this feature. But still it was too many mouse clicks for me. So, this extension was created to control the playback speed using keyboard. Press '+' to increase the playback speed and '-' to decrease the playback speed. If '+' and '-' keys are already used by other extension or you want to use different key, you can change this default keys from settings tab.

This extension even works for the HTML5 YouTube player embedded in other website. Make sure that the player is in focus. A website can embed multiple YouTube player and the keyboard shortcuts will effect the currently playing one.

Everything works no change needed. Please check extension options for more setting options. You can change playback rate increment from default 0.25 to any desired increment.

Note:

  • The control may not appear the first time the extension is installed or updated. Refreshing the page should make it work.
  • Close the setting page after making changes for the extension to function properly.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.15

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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
  • Many speed options available from 1x to 10x and above
  • Helps in studying and revising lectures efficiently
  • Easy to use and quick to set up
  • Highly appreciated by users for its functionality
  • Modifies YouTube experience positively
Cons
  • Some users report issues with understanding how to use it
  • A few negative reviews mention it misdirecting to review pages
Most mentioned
  • Ability to watch videos at increased speed
  • Positive user experience and appreciation of the developer
  • Simple interface that enhances YouTube functionality
User reviews
by Vihaan AGARWAL, 2025-01-21

not that much
by Burqasho Dham, 2025-01-20

hhehehehe
by Amrit, 2025-01-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Youtube Playback Speed Control requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Youtube Playback Speed Control has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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