Video Speed Controller with Keyboard Shortcuts

About

Video Speed Controller with Keyboard Shortcuts is a lightweight Chrome extension that lets you control video playback on websites that use HTML5 video players.

With simple keyboard shortcuts, you can:

⏩ Skip forward or backward in videos
⚡ Increase or decrease playback speed
👀 View the current playback speed instantly on screen

The extension works reliably on popular video platforms including:

• YouTube
• Netflix
• Amazon Prime Video
• Jio Hotstar
• Other websites that use standard HTML5 video players

✨ Features

• Keyboard shortcuts for fast video control
• On-screen playback speed indicator (e.g., 1.25x, 1.5x)
• Automatically activates on supported video players
• Lightweight, fast, and easy to use
• No ads, no tracking, no sign-up required

⌨️ Default Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl + Shift + → : Forward 10 seconds
Ctrl + Shift + ← : Backward 10 seconds
Ctrl + Shift + ↑ : Increase playback speed
Ctrl + Shift + ↓ : Decrease playback speed

Note:
→ = Right arrow key
← = Left arrow key
↑ = Up arrow key
↓ = Down arrow key

🤖 Developer Notes

This extension was created with the assistance of ChatGPT as a development aid.
All functionality is implemented locally within the browser and does not rely on any external services or APIs.

🔒 Privacy & Security

This extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
No analytics, tracking, or remote code execution are used.
All processing happens locally on the user’s device.

ℹ️ Compatibility Note

The extension works on websites that use standard HTML5 video players.
Some platforms may require the video player to be focused for keyboard shortcuts to function.

✅ Tested Platforms

YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Jio Hotstar.