Custom Video Speed for YouTube™

change the current & default speed of YouTube™ videos by steps of 0.1 from 0.1 up to 8.0 using sliders, buttons, and/or the keyboard

What is Custom Video Speed for YouTube™?

Custom Video Speed for YouTube™ is an interactive Chrome extension offering personalized control over YouTube video speeds. It lets users adjust speeds by steps of 1.0, 0.5, 0.1, or 0.05, from 0.1x to a maximum of 8.0x rather than the default player options. User-friendly features include ability to set default speed and seven preset speeds along with an optional keyboard shortcut feature for seamless control.

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By: Thomas Povinelli

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Users: 2,000+

Rating: 4.09 (22)

Version: 10.0.0 (Last updated: 2023-10-18)

Creation date: 2020-06-30

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Host permissions:

https://youtube.com/*
https://youtu.be/*

Size: 45.19K

Email: to*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 19581 ▼ 130

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#342 in Functionality & UI ▲ 1

#14 in video speed keyword 55

#34 in speed keyword 68

#43 in options keyword 24

#135 in typing keyword 17 ▲ 1

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10.0.0 UPDATE! Version 9.0.0 is rolled back. There is NO LONGER the music check feature. In the development and deployment of 9.0.0, a serious bug was introduced. Until this bug can be solved, the extension features are being rolled back to the 8.0.0 version. A new version number is necessary when publishing to the web store, but version 10.0.0 has the exact same features and functionality as 8.0.0 did.

9.0.0 UPDATE! This is a major update that introduces a new feature: the detection of music videos! The extension now has an option to detect music videos and reset speed to 1 if it does. This only works for music from official YouTube™ Music channels (the ones with the little music note by the artist name). By default this is disabled so as not to disrupt the typical experience but it can be turned on in the options page!

8.0.0 UPDATE! There are no major User-facing changes in this update, however the extension now uses Manifest v3. This is necessary because Google will soon remove support for Manifest v2 from Chrome. No features or options should change and this update should be entirely transparent.

7.0.0 UPDATE! Text fields no longer mess with the extension's functionality. By default, when typing text on a webpage, the extension will ignore your hot keys so the speed doesn't change, and you can write comments in peace! You can still turn this option back on if, for some reason, you like changing speed while typing in the options page.

6.1.2 UPDATE! Replaced Icon and text due to guidelines

User reviews

User reviews summary

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

Allows precise control of video playback speed
Developer provides consistent updates and is responsive to feedback
Possibility of keybinding customization
Works for many users, especially after a page refresh

Cons

Some users report that the extension does not work for them
May not reflect accurate playback speed on YouTube's interface
Doesn't override default speed shortcuts

Most mentioned

Control of video playback speed
Works well after page refresh
Potential for custom keybindings
Some malfunctioning or unexpected behavior

Recent reviews

Request new feature: 1- set desired speed e.g. x3 2- select starting speed e.g. x1.5 3- % of video passed until desired speed is reach e.g. 60% The video begins at x1.5 and increases gradually as a function of time based on the duration of the video until it reaches 60% therein it will reaches x3 speed. For example at 60% of elapsed video duration it will be playbackRate = x1.5 + (x3 - x1.5) * (currentTime / duration) / 0.6 This formula means that the playback rate will start at x1.5 and increase linearly as a function of the current time divided by the duration of the video until it reaches 60% of the duration, where it will reach x3.

Ran Ro, 2023-10-08

Does exactly what it says, worked perfectly form the instant I installed it, the controls are simple, and the developer is consistent with updates and responses to feedback. This is the one I've been looking for, and I replaced "YouTube Default Speed" with this one for those reasons.

Akicita A., 2023-10-05

Lo uso para transcribir canciones y me funciona excelente.

Nacho dequeso, 2023-08-27

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Safety

Risk impact

Custom Video Speed for YouTube™ may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.