Video Speed Controller

Adjust the playback speed of videos across the internet, with keyboard shortcuts!

As of June 2026, Video Speed Controller has 106 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 3 reviews in the Functionality & UI category.

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Users−3.6%

106

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5.00

3 reviews

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Version

1.2

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.

History

7 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 20, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 20, 2026	110	5.00	3	1.1
May 6, 2026	111	5.00	3	1.1
May 17, 2026	113	5.00	3	1.1
May 23, 2026	105	5.00	3	1.2
May 30, 2026	110	5.00	3	1.2
Jun 5, 2026	106	5.00	3	1.2
Jun 13, 2026	109	5.00	3	1.2
Now	106	5.00	3	1.2

Changelog

May 17, 2026

description

Control the playback speed of HTML5 videos across the internet!

Compatible with sites such as Youtube, Twitch, Netflix, Plex, and many more!

Speed up or slow down the speed in increments of 0.25x, or click on the current speed to reset it to 1.0x!

Want a playback controller for Reddit? Download it here:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/reddit-playback-speed/gjilnomadofdjgeejihibknkiceonbbc?authuser=1&hl=en

Keyboard shortcuts:

[ - Slow down by 0.25x
] - Speed up by 0.25x

; - Reset the speed to 1.0x
: - Toggle Remember Speed on or off

' - Hide or unhide the playback controller
" - Toggle Auto-Hide on or off

\ - Boost mode: While this key is held down, speed up a video to 16.0x (the maximum value allowed)

SCROLL while hovering over the controller to modify the playback speed.

RIGHT CLICK on controller to access the dropdown menu:

- Remember Speed - Determine if the component will remember the last used playback speed across videos and websites

- Auto-Hide - Determine if the component will be constantly visible, or hidden when the mouse leaves the video or if the mouse is not moved for 3 seconds.


These keys were chosen to best avoid interfering with most websites' functionality.

Does not work on *EVERY* video on the internet. It works for HTML5 videos and on most major video streaming sites, such as Youtube, Twitch, Netflix, Plex and Vimeo!

Control the playback speed of HTML5 videos across the internet!

Compatible with sites such as Youtube, Twitch, Netflix, Plex, and many more!
NEW: Now works in embedded youtube videos! (in beta)

Speed up or slow down the speed in increments of 0.25x, or click on the current speed to reset it to 1.0x!

NEW: 
- Customize the shortcuts in any way you want! 
- Quickly jump to a specific speed with just one shortcut
- Introducing: Light mode, and auto theming mode (beta) that matches to current brightness behind the extension!


Want a playback controller for Reddit? Download it here:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/reddit-playback-speed/gjilnomadofdjgeejihibknkiceonbbc?authuser=1&hl=en

Keyboard shortcuts:

[ - Slow down by 0.25x
] - Speed up by 0.25x

; - Reset the speed to 1.0x
: - Toggle Remember Speed on or off

' - Hide or unhide the playback controller
" - Toggle Auto-Hide on or off

\ - Boost mode: While this key is held down, speed up a video to 16.0x (the maximum value allowed)

SCROLL while hovering over the controller to modify the playback speed.

RIGHT CLICK on controller to access the dropdown menu:

- Remember Speed - Determine if the component will remember the last used playback speed across videos and websites

- Auto-Hide - Determine if the component will be constantly visible, or hidden when the mouse leaves the video or if the mouse is not moved for 3 seconds.


These keys were chosen to best avoid interfering with most websites' functionality.

Does not work on *EVERY* video on the internet. It works for HTML5 videos and on most major video streaming sites, such as Youtube, Twitch, Netflix, Plex and Vimeo!

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: None declared

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About

Control the playback speed of HTML5 videos across the internet!

Compatible with sites such as Youtube, Twitch, Netflix, Plex, and many more!
NEW: Now works in embedded youtube videos! (in beta)

Speed up or slow down the speed in increments of 0.25x, or click on the current speed to reset it to 1.0x!

NEW: 
- Customize the shortcuts in any way you want! 
- Quickly jump to a specific speed with just one shortcut
- Introducing: Light mode, and auto theming mode (beta) that matches to current brightness behind the extension!


Want a playback controller for Reddit? Download it here:
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/reddit-playback-speed/gjilnomadofdjgeejihibknkiceonbbc?authuser=1&hl=en

Keyboard shortcuts:

[ - Slow down by 0.25x
] - Speed up by 0.25x

; - Reset the speed to 1.0x
: - Toggle Remember Speed on or off

' - Hide or unhide the playback controller
" - Toggle Auto-Hide on or off

\ - Boost mode: While this key is held down, speed up a video to 16.0x (the maximum value allowed)

SCROLL while hovering over the controller to modify the playback speed.

RIGHT CLICK on controller to access the dropdown menu:

- Remember Speed - Determine if the component will remember the last used playback speed across videos and websites

- Auto-Hide - Determine if the component will be constantly visible, or hidden when the mouse leaves the video or if the mouse is not moved for 3 seconds.


These keys were chosen to best avoid interfering with most websites' functionality.

Does not work on *EVERY* video on the internet. It works for HTML5 videos and on most major video streaming sites, such as Youtube, Twitch, Netflix, Plex and Vimeo!

Technical

Version: 1.2
Manifest: V3
Size: 45.01KiB
Min Chrome: 88
Languages: 1
Featured: No

Metadata

ID: hppfmkpiaeipejkkfcolfnlpabhgbpco
Developer ID: ua9867c805b9d8e6eb795669d7c9f514f
Developer Email: [email protected]
Created: May 20, 2025
Last Updated (Store): May 10, 2026
Last Scraped: Jun 13, 2026
Website: —
Support URL: —
Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/9a8cb81f-e02e-4de6-9730-a1e74871aaf9