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.
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Add-on stats

By: POLYWOCK
Rating: 4.73 (236)
Version: 3.0.9994 (Last updated: 2024-10-04)
Creation date: 2020-01-16
Weekly download count: 4,091
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • file://*/*
Size: 423.78K

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# 270
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Global Speed (v3.0.9996)
4.78 (536) 400,000
Global Speed (v3.0.9997)
4.60 (965) 5,682,967
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Add-on summary

Analyze keywords
  • 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 well for most users
  • Simple to use
Cons
  • Lack of audio pitch and EQ features
  • Bugs in the latest version causing issues with page transitions
  • Limited global shortcut functionality compared to Chrome
Most mentioned
  • Functionality issues
  • Desire for more features
  • Concerns about updates and maintenance
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18680413, 2024-11-11
by Collection, 2024-11-05
by cilla123happy, 2024-10-22
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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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