YouTube Scrubbing Rate Controller

An extension for controlling the scrubbing rate on YouTube. Hold the Ctrl key while pressing the right or left arrow keys
What is YouTube Scrubbing Rate Controller?
YouTube Scrubbing Rate Controller is a Chrome extension that allows users to control the scrubbing rate of YouTube videos by pressing the arrow keys with the Ctrl key. It removes the typical 5-second limitation, providing users with the flexibility to choose from various speeds while scrubbing through videos.

Extension stats

Users: 70 ▼ -5
Rating: 3.50 (2)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2020-03-11)
Creation date: 2020-03-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • declarativeContent
  • storage
Size: 17.60K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Traditionally, when watching a YouTube video, the user can press either of the arrow keys to skip 5 seconds of the video in either direction. This Chrome extension can be used to control the scrubbing rate on YouTube when pressing the arrow keys. With this extension, the user is no longer limited to scrubbing through a video 5 seconds at a time but rather they can chose from a variety of speeds. To use this extension, hold the Ctrl key on your keyboard when pressing either of the arrow keys.

User reviews

it doesn't work. i changed the scrub number and am trying ctrl + arrow keys but nothing happens. Also wish you could select specific times, not just from a list of 8 different ones.
by Liam Donaher, 2024-02-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Scrubbing Rate Controller requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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