Keyboard-operated YouTube

Name: Keyboard-operated YouTube
Author: Ali Kasasbeh

An extension that allows you to control YouTube (and other video players) via global hotkeys

As of June 2026, Keyboard-operated YouTube has 63 users in the Functionality & UI category.

Ali Kasasbeh Functionality & UI

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+40.0%

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Version

1.0.2

Manifest V3

History

5 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 20, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 20, 2026	45	—	—	1.0.2
May 5, 2026	56	—	—	1.0.2
May 15, 2026	54	—	—	1.0.2
May 28, 2026	53	—	—	1.0.2
Jun 9, 2026	57	—	—	1.0.2
Now	63	—	—	1.0.2

Permissions & access

Permissions: tabsnativeMessaging
Host access: *://*/*, https://*/*, <all_urls>

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About

Have you ever been watching a programming tutorial or a packed lecture, and had to constantly alt-tab-then-space, just to pause the video to follow up with code or take notes? Or wanted to rewind or forward a video while you were in the middle of a game?

Keyboard-operated YouTube is a powerful browser extension that pairs with a lightweight desktop app, letting you control YouTube (and most HTML5 video players) using global hotkeys—even when your browser is in the background.

Get the app: https://kbyoutube.com

Features:
- ✅ Play/Pause Toggle
- 🔁 Loop Toggle
- ⏪ Rewind / ⏩ Fast Forward
- 🔊 Change Volume
- ⏩ Adjust Playback Speed
- 🎬 Next/Previous Chapter Navigation
- 💬 Toggle Subtitles
- 🖼️ Take Screenshot
-  ⛶ Toggle Fullscreen

To use:
1. Install the extension in Chrome.
2. Download and run the companion desktop app to register your custom hotkeys. The app will run on start-up
3. Use your keyboard to control video playback—from anywhere on your system.

- Works even when Chrome is minimized or unfocused
- Designed for power users, streamers, and multi-taskers
- Lightweight and privacy-respecting—no tracking or analytics