Global Speed

Set a default speed for video and audio.

Global Speed: Default Speed Setting for Audio & Video

"Global Speed" is a Firefox add-on that allows users to set their preferred playback speed for videos and audios on almost any streaming site. It also offers the capacity to assign different speed settings for individual tabs. Moreover, it provides URL rules for automatic adjustments, keyboard shortcuts for speed control, and several filters to modify visual elements. Check out the reference on GitHub for all the details.

Add-on stats

By: POLYWOCK
Version: 3.2.12 (Last updated: 2025-01-09)
Creation date: 2020-01-16
Weekly download count: 2,229
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • file://*/*
Size: 444.04K

Other platforms

Global Speed (v3.2.12)
4.78 (557) 400,000
Not available on Android
Global Speed (v3.2.12)
4.60 (969) 5,728,568
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Add-on summary

  • Compatible with nearly all video and audio streaming sites including Youtube, Netflix, Twitch, Spotify, podcast sites, etc.
  • If pinned, tabs can have their own custom speed.
  • URL rules to automatically set a custom playback rate depending on the website.
  • Optional hotkeys for adjusting speed, rewinding/forwarding, frame by frame analysis, and more.
  • Apply filters (invert, grayscale, mirroring, etc) on select elements like videos, or even the entire page.

Github: https://github.com/polywock/globalSpeed

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works effectively for speeding up content
  • Useful for various websites without compatibility issues
  • Great extension overall with good functionality
Cons
  • Lack of audio pitch adjustment unlike similar plugins
  • Updates and bug fixes seem infrequent
  • Right-click functionality considered useless by some users
  • Audio issues when exceeding certain speed limits
Most mentioned
  • Need for global shortcuts
  • Bug on certain pages that prevents login
  • Audio problems at higher playback speeds
User reviews
by Алексей, 2025-01-17


by Tyler, 2025-01-04
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Global Speed requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Global Speed is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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