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.

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Extension stats

By: https://jamesdeklerk.com

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 40,000+

Rating: 3.99 (96) ▲ 0.02

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

Email: ch*****@jamesdeklerk.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 4508 ▼ 9

Other rankings

#7304 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 7 #26 in speed keyword 63 ▲ 2 #58 in video speed keyword 71 ▼ 2 #220 in youtube keyword 82 ▼ 33 #221 in control keyword 19 ▼ 44

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Extension summary

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 helps with changing video speeds
Useful for students and for skipping ads
Non-bulky and easy to use
Many users have had positive experiences with it

Cons

Keybinds are an issue for users with small or non-English keyboards
Some users report that the extension stopped working after a Chrome update
Limited customization options for speed choices and key bindings

Most mentioned

Need for more keybinding options
Request for additional speed modes (e.g., 2.5x)
Reports of the extension not working for some users

Recent reviews

I love this extension. Please do setting up to x5 playback speed

Phil Nu, 2024-11-19

能不能有2.5X

楊士億, 2024-11-12

It works! Simply press ctrl-` and viola 3x speed. While I won't fault the developer of this extension for the UX, I kinda wish it also added a 3x to playback speed in the the youtube player gear icon popup menu.