Playback Rate Controller

Playback Rate Controller

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

What is Playback Rate Controller?
'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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2020-01-16)
Creation date: 2020-01-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
Size: 17.03K
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Merlin
Summary

This extension allows changing video or audio playback rate giving you full control over the speed with which your browser plays HTML5 media. It is compatible with websites such as YouTube and Vimeo.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works well with most video and audio formats
  • Easy to use and interface is simple
  • Can speed up playback up to 6x
  • Works great for a variety of uses (webinars, coursera videos, youtube)
Cons
  • Does not work with Adobe Presenter
  • Does not have a 3x button
  • A user asked for a feature to set default speed for multiple videos
  • Speed limit is only 4x
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly with most formats and platforms
  • User-friendly interface and easy to use
  • Speed control feature is popular
Recent reviews
FAKE
by James Stone James Stone, 2022-10-25

Excepcional! Senti falta apenas de um botão 3x. Exceptional! I only missed a button 3x.
by Claudio Ferreira Claudio Ferreira, 2022-05-24

works as intended!
by Jeryll Jeryll, 2022-02-06
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Safety
Risk impact

Playback Rate Controller may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Playback Rate Controller has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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