Global Speed

Global Speed

Set a default speed for video and audio.

What is Global Speed?
"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.
Merlin
Stats
By: POLYWOCK
Rating: 4.72 (205)
Version: 2.9.9971 (Last updated: 2023-11-15)
Creation date: 2020-01-16
Weekly download count: 4,164
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • file://*/*
  • webNavigation
Size: 383.66K
URLs: Website
Stats date:

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Global Speed
Global Speed (v2.9.9971)
4.83 (432) 300,000
Global Speed
Global Speed (v2.9.9971)
4.60 (722) 4,727,266
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Merlin
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
User reviews summary
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
  • Configurable keybinds for speed and seek control
  • Ability to affect advertisements in youtube
  • Stays active when the page is refreshed
  • Useful for watching lectures at high speeds
Cons
  • High RAM usage on certain devices
  • Not officially available for Android
  • Issues with Twitter videos and GIFs
Most mentioned
  • Configurable keybinds for speed and seek control
  • Ability to affect advertisements in youtube
  • High RAM usage on certain devices
  • Not officially available for Android
Recent reviews
非常好扩展,使我的课程16倍速播放
by Cty739, 2024-04-16

by Mark Justin, 2024-04-13

by Mark Justin, 2024-04-13
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Safety
Risk impact

Global Speed is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Global Speed if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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