YouTube Speed Controls

Click ` (the grave accent key) to flick between normal and 2x speed, or ctrl + ` to play at 3x speed.
What is YouTube Speed Controls?
YouTube Speed Controls is a Chrome extension crafted to provide viewers with a seamless method of altering the playback speed on YouTube. Attuned to meet the preferences of its user, this tool enables you to switch between normal, double, and triple playback speed with the simple tap of a key. Note: You might need to reload YouTube pages after the extension’s initial installation.

Extension stats

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.96 (92)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2024-08-12)
Creation date: 2018-09-12
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 10.16K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Note: After initial install, you may need to reload YouTube pages that were open (this only happens on initial install)

Control the speed of YouTube videos using the ` key.

Flick between normal (1x), 2x and 3x playback speed.

Usage:

  • Click ` (the grave accent key) to flick between normal and 2x playback speed
  • Click ctrl + ` to flick between normal and 3x playback speed.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well and is useful for changing video playback speeds.
  • Helps skip ads by increasing video speed.
  • Small and not bulky, easy to use.
  • Many find it helpful for students and long videos.
Cons
  • Does not work for some users, especially after recent updates.
  • Special keybindings, like `, are not compatible with non-English keyboards.
  • Limited customization options for keybindings and speed settings.
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work after recent Chrome update.
  • Need for more keybinding options for different keyboard layouts.
  • Request for additional playback speed options like 2.5x.
Recent reviews
great extension but can you add another keybind for people with small keyboards? (i dont have grave accent key)
by Derek Ayuyao, 2024-11-03

very epic
by Ryan, 2024-10-24

This is a great extension. Love it! Could you make a 2.5x speed mode?
by Eamon Sing, 2024-10-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Speed Controls requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Speed Controls has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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