# YouTube Speed Controls

> Enhance YouTube with on-page speed controls and a one-click, crop-free theater mode. All controls are embedded directly on the video player for instant access. Includes smart speed reset for new videos and a convenient refresh button.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-speed-controls](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-speed-controls)

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-speed-controls`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** iVideoGameBoss
- **Category:** appearance,photos-music-videos,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 30
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-13
- **First published:** 2025-11-13
- **Size:** 303 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-speed-controls/)

## Description

Take complete control of your YouTube viewing experience! This add-on embeds a clean, vertical control bar directly onto the video player, giving you powerful features without the clutter of popups.

Key Features:
- In-Browser Fullscreen: Instantly expand the video to fill your browser window. This "theater mode" is perfect for immersive viewing and scales the video to fit perfectly without cropping the top or bottom.
<ul><li>On-Page Speed Controls: Click to change playback speed instantly (1x up to 4x). The currently active speed is always highlighted so you know your setting at a glance.</li><li>Smart Speed Reset: When you click on a new video, the speed automatically resets to 1x, ensuring you never start a video unexpectedly fast.</li><li>Seamless Integration: All controls, including a one-click refresh button, are located in a simple panel right on the video player, exactly where you need them.</li></ul>
How to Use:
Simply navigate to any YouTube video. A new vertical bar of icons will appear in the top-right corner of the player.
- Fullscreen Icon: Toggles the in-browser theater mode.
- Speed Icons (1x, 1.5x, etc.): Instantly sets the video's playback speed.
- Refresh Icon: Reloads the video if needed.
- Coffee Icon: Opens the support page. Thank you for your support

## Rankings

- #20,517 — Overall
- #107 — speed
- #148 — self control
- #170 — control

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
- 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/youtube-speed-controls)