Media Controller

An extension that gives you precise control of Chrome's native media player.
What is Media Controller?
Media Controller is a Chrome extension that gives users precise control over Chrome's native media player. It provides buttons and keyboard shortcuts for skipping by increments of five seconds and up, making it easier to navigate longer media files. The extension supports various media formats and allows for streaming without the need for plugins. Additionally, it includes settings for default volume level and can be used to play local files by enabling access to file URLs in the extensions manager. Donations in Bitcoin and Primecoin are also appreciated. Please rate and review the extension.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-04-08
Users: 1,388+
Rating: 4.24 (21)
Version: 0.22 (Last updated: 2014-12-19)
Creation date: 2014-12-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
Size: 22.53K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

The Chrome browser includes native support for several media formats, such as mp3 audio and webm video. This is very useful as it allows for streaming of audio and video in the browser without the need to download the whole file, and without using a plugin.

However, the built in media controls can be very imprecise, especially with longer files such as podcasts. Media Controller solves this issue by providing buttons and keyboard shortcuts that skip by increments of five seconds and up.

Donations of any size are appreciated: Bitcoin (BTC): 1CtxexJouagAiSPRjjZRQBG91QgsRyLpkq Primecoin (XPM): AXajTCLJEBbvGCazX74QWjEiRxbizteTPN

Note: To enable the extension when playing local files, check the "Allow access to file URLs" checkbox in the extensions manager.

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User reviews

what chrome lacks
by Rod Butrymowicz, 2022-04-28

finally a solution for webm volume
by 八餅, 2018-11-11

This serves my purpose well and a great improvement over the crappy built-in player. I agree with Emmanuel in that key mapping would be a great addition, particularly to jump backwards and forwards in the audio playback. Clicking those buttons gets a bit tedious after a while. It would be nice to have options to speed up or slow down the audio too if it could be done.
by A Google user, 2016-12-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Media Controller requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Media Controller may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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