Speed Control

Control the speed of HTML5 video

Speed Control is a versatile Chrome extension that empowers users to adjust the playback speed of any HTML5 video on the current browser tab. Whether you're watching videos on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, or other streaming services, this tool lets you customize your viewing experience effortlessly. Simply click on the extension icon and use the intuitive slider to speed up or slow down videos according to your preference. This extension supports a wide variety of platforms, enhancing video consumption by enabling faster review or detailed playback.

By:
Josh Miles
Users:
10,000+
Rating:
4.91
(32)
Version:
2.0.0 Last updated: 2025-01-05
Creation date:
2017-10-26
Risk:
Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • storage
Size:
11.64K
Email:
jo*****@gmail.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

Users praise Speed Control for its simplicity, ease of use, and ability to speed up videos on various platforms, including those not supported by other extensions. It effectively increases playback speed beyond default limits, making it a valuable tool for many. However, some users note the speed limit of 2.5x as a restriction and request additional features like a dark mode and common preset speed buttons for convenience.
Pros
  • Easy to use and simple interface
  • Effectively increases playback speed on various platforms
  • Supports players that other similar extensions cannot
  • Allows significant speed increases beyond default limits
  • Reliable and works as promised
Cons
  • Maximum speed limit up to only 2.5x for some users
  • Lacks a dark mode version
  • No common preset speed buttons for quick access
Recent reviews
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by Fake Fake, 2024-04-18

pls someone make a dark mode version
by wa da, 2024-04-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Speed Control does not require any sensitive permissions.

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    Risk likelihood

    Speed Control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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