Playback Rate Controller

Take control over video playback speed! Change video/audio playback rates of HTML5 media including YouTube videos.

Playback Rate Controller - Control Video Speed in your Browser

'Playback Rate Controller' is a useful Chrome extension designed to provide users with complete control over video or audio playback speed on their browser. It allows them to adjust the speed at which HTML5 media is played, providing an enhanced viewing or listening experience. The extension is compatible with popular websites like YouTube and Vimeo, ensuring that users can set their own pace while consuming content across these platforms.

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By: Mateusz Sobczak

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.56

(61)

Version: 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-04)

Creation date: 2020-01-14

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 18.00K

Email: sm*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 7,920 ▲ 63

Other rankings

#3106 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 22 #240 in audio keyword 48 ▲ 3 #252 in video player keyword 48 ▼ 14 #291 in speed keyword 55 ▲ 9

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 as intended
Easy to use with a simple interface
Effective on various audio and video platforms
Highly recommended compared to other extensions
Users love it and use it daily

Cons

Some users experienced issues with specific media content (e.g., 'no audio or video content found')
Lack of a 3x playback speed option
Desire for keyboard shortcuts for better usability
A feature to set a default speed when cycling through videos is requested

Most mentioned

Works as described
Easy to use
Users request more playback speed options
Lack of keyboard shortcuts

User reviews

Works as described!

goodflyer 2012, 2024-12-02

Says "no audio or video content found"

Lukas K., 2024-10-04

FAKE

James Stone, 2022-10-25

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Playback Rate 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 Playback Rate Controller. Use it at your own risk.

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