Playback speed

Name: Playback speed
Rating: 4.9577 (71 reviews)
Author: WaldiPL

By: WaldiPL

Control the speed of video playback.

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Features & Capabilities

Playback Speed is a simple and effective Chrome extension that allows users to control the speed of video playback on any webpage. Whether you want to speed up lectures, tutorials, or slow down videos for detailed analysis, this tool offers convenient playback speed adjustment. It enhances your viewing experience by giving you full control over video tempo, making it ideal for students, professionals, and casual viewers alike.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on

By:

WaldiPL

Daily users:

5,421 7

Rating:

4.96

(71)

Version:

1.4.4 Last updated: 2021-11-07

Version code:

5320261

Creation date:

2017-03-20

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Size:

61.92KB

Email:

fx*****@yahoo.com

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-17

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,102 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#169 in Appearance

#177 in Photos, Music & Videos

#6 in speed keyword 48

#26 in spend keyword 38

#84 in play keyword 33 ▼ 2

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Developed by:

WaldiPL

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/playback-speed/

Email:

fx*****@yahoo.com

User Reviews

Users broadly praise Playback speed for reliably speeding up videos across many sites, including ones without built-in speed controls. They highlight its user-friendly, concise UI and strong customization, with button-based speed presets and even support for shorts. Repeated requests focus on keyboard shortcut usability (modifiers required and no mouse-wheel support) and the desire for an auto-apply/default speed feature. Overall, it’s a versatile, time-saving tool that works across platforms but could improve in keyboard shortcuts and automation.

Pros

Works across multiple sites and players, not limited to YouTube.
User-friendly and concise UI.
Highly customizable with button-based speed presets (including support for shorts).
Effectively speeds up videos that have no built-in speed control.

Cons

Keyboard shortcuts require modifier keys (alt/ctrl) and do not support single-key or mouse-wheel bindings.
Missing auto-apply/default speed feature.

Recent reviews

by Ug*****, 2026-04-01

by Pa*****, 2026-03-24

This app saves me a lot of pain and suffering when I am forced to participate in safety videos at work. I love you man!

by Da*****, 2026-02-25

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Is Playback speed Safe?

Risk impact

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Playback speed requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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Playback speed has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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