Control the playback rate of HTML5 <video> and <audio> elements
What is Playback Rate?
"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.
Extension stats
By: Mihai Parparita
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 3.37
(41)
Creation date: 2022-12-26
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 8.48K
Email: mi*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
Adds a "Playback Rate" context menu to
Note that Chrome's audio implementation currently has bugs (e.g. http://crbug.com/108239) which may result in the 1.25 and 1.5 rates not working.
User reviews
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.
Recent reviews
Does not work
Didn't work for a direct MP3 playbe such as this one,
http://www.hardtofindseminars.com/audioclips/Raven_Senoff_Interview_M.mp3
Works for Coursera. Thanks.
Extension safety
Risk impact
Playback Rate requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Playback Rate has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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