Playback Rate

Control the playback rate of HTML5 <video> and <audio> elements

Playback Rate - Chrome Extension to Control Media Speed

"Playback Rate" is a valuable Chrome extension that adds a context menu to HTML5 video and audio elements, enabling users to control the speed at which these elements are played back. However, due to Chrome's existing audio implementation issues, some speed rates like 1.25 and 1.5 might not function as expected.

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By: Mihai Parparita

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 3.37

(41)

Version: 1.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-27)

Creation date: 2022-12-26

Permissions:

contextMenus
tabs
<all_urls>

Size: 8.48K

Email: mi*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 18,493 ▲ 2

Other rankings

#3821 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 26

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Works great for Coursera and some other platforms.
Allows users to listen to lectures at 2X speed, enhancing productivity.
User-friendly for changing playback rates on supported platforms.

Cons

Does not work on direct MP3 plays.
Issues with functionality after restarting Chrome.
Missing options in the menu bar and does not work with embedded videos.
Multiple reports of it not functioning at all.

Most mentioned

Doesn't work.
Works great the first time only.
Nowhere to be seen.
Can listen to lectures at 2X speed.
Requires HTML5 versions of videos.

User reviews

Does not work

Geovanni Chavez, 2019-02-21

Didn't work for a direct MP3 playbe such as this one, http://www.hardtofindseminars.com/audioclips/Raven_Senoff_Interview_M.mp3

el jefe delito, 2019-01-10

Works for Coursera. Thanks.

Michael Pontus, 2018-08-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

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