# Video Speed Controller

> Change speed of all videos on page. https://github.com/mikeyaworski/Video-Speed-Controller

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/video-speed-controller-2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/video-speed-controller-2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `video-speed-controller-2`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mikeyaworski
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 2,948
- **Weekly downloads:** 56
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (15 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.6
- **Last updated:** 2023-04-02
- **First published:** 2023-03-09
- **Size:** 21 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/video-speed-controller-2/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/mikeyaworski/Video-Speed-Controller/issues](https://github.com/mikeyaworski/Video-Speed-Controller/issues)

## Description

The Video Speed Controller Chrome extension empowers users to effortlessly modify the playback speed of all video players on any webpage. Whether you want to speed up lectures, slow down tutorials, or customize your viewing experience, this simple yet powerful tool puts control at your fingertips. Compatible across various sites, it enhances video consumption by allowing personalized speed adjustments directly in the browser.

Open source and lightweight, the extension maintains minimal footprint while delivering a seamless user experience. Perfect for students, professionals, or casual viewers seeking better control over video content playback speed.

## Rankings

- #1,692 — Overall
- #257 — Other extensions
- #6 — video speed
- #19 — self control
- #19 — speed
- #41 — control

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `scripting`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users find Video Speed Controller effective and versatile for controlling playback speed on many sites. They appreciate its simplicity and functionality but note that the interface, particularly speed input, can be cumbersome. Important missing features include remembering last speed settings, quick preset buttons, and better mobile layout. Despite these drawbacks, it performs reliably without interfering with websites and meets the core user needs.

### Pros

- Effectively controls video playback speed on various websites including Instagram and training platforms.
- Allows custom speed input with flexibility beyond preset values.
- Simple, compact, and easy to use interface.
- Works consistently without causing issues on different browsers and sites.

### Cons

- User interface is cumbersome, especially the text-input method for setting speed.
- Lacks option to remember the last saved speed across videos and sessions.
- No preset buttons for quick one-click speed changes.
- Settings page not optimized for mobile or small screens.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/video-speed-controller-2)