# Media Speed Up

> Change the playback speed of video and audio.For example, increase the playback speed of YouTube.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/media-speedup](https://chrome-stats.com/d/media-speedup)

## Overview

- **ID:** `media-speedup`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hamada Yoshihisa
- **Category:** photos-music-videos
- **Daily users:** 2,608
- **Weekly downloads:** 57
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (10 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-05-16
- **First published:** 2020-12-09
- **Size:** 21 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/media-speedup/)

## Description

Media Speed Up is a simple and efficient Chrome extension that allows users to control the playback speed of any video or audio media directly within the browser. Whether you want to slow down content for better comprehension or speed it up to save time, this extension supports playback speeds ranging from 0.25x to 4x.

Ideal for watching YouTube videos, podcasts, or any online media, Media Speed Up enhances your viewing and listening experience by giving you complete control over how fast or slow your media plays. The extension is easy to use, lightweight, and integrates seamlessly into your browsing experience.

## Rankings

- #1,844 — Overall
- #319 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #6 — fvd speed dial
- #7 — media
- #8 — speed
- #23 — example

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/media-speedup)