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
Rating: 4.73
(238)
Version: 3.0.9994 (Last updated: 2024-10-04)
Creation date: 2020-01-16
Weekly download count: 3,586
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: 423.78K

Other platforms

Global Speed (v3.0.9996)
4.78 (547) 400,000
Not available on Android
Global Speed (v3.0.9997)
4.60 (970) 5,634,638
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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

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Pros
  • Works well for most users
  • Simple to use
  • Very practical add-on
Cons
  • Lacks audio pitch adjustment and EQ features
  • Experiences bugs in the latest version, particularly with page redirection
  • Not actively updated by the developer
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues with the latest version
  • Desire for global shortcuts similar to those in Chrome
  • Overall effectiveness and user satisfaction
User reviews
Muito bom

超过八倍速就没声音了

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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 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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