Economist Audio Speed Controller and Hotkeys

Name: Economist Audio Speed Controller and Hotkeys
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Author: Shivam S.

Control Economist.com audio with keys: ] faster, [ slower, \ reset, P play/pause

As of May 2026, Economist Audio Speed Controller and Hotkeys has 28 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 4 reviews in the Education category.

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5.00

4 reviews

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Version

1.0.0

History

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Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	26	5.00	4	1.0.0
Apr 21, 2026	25	5.00	4	1.0.0
May 6, 2026	23	5.00	4	1.0.0
May 17, 2026	26	5.00	4	1.0.0
May 31, 2026	24	5.00	4	1.0.0
Now	28	5.00	4	1.0.0

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About

Economist Audio Speed Booster makes it easy to control article audio playback on Economist.com with simple in-page keys. Changing playback speed normally requires opening a menu and clicking through several options. This extension gives you simple in-page hotkeys so you can control audio instantly without breaking your reading flow.

Features

] → Faster

[ → Slower

\ → Reset speed to 1.0x

P → Play / Pause

Highlights

Lightweight and runs only on Economist.com

Works instantly with in-page hotkeys

No data collection, no tracking, no ads

Settings remembered across visits

Perfect for readers who enjoy The Economist’s narrated articles but want more control over playback speed and convenience.