Video Speed Control

Easily control HTML5 video playback speed via toolbar popup

Video Speed Control: A Firefox add-on for HTML5 Videos

'Video Speed Control' is a Firefox add-on that introduces a simple way to control the playback speed of all HTML5 video elements in a page. Users need to play a video, open the toolbar popup user interface, modify the playback speed, and confirm the change. The add-on needs user-action for each speed change and for every page reload. It provides a range between 0.07x to 16x for speed modification.
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Add-on stats

By: Sevina
Users: 2,410
-38
Rating: 4.17
(23)
Version: 0.1.4 (Last updated: 2024-09-18)
Creation date: 2018-11-18
Weekly download count: 107
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
Size: 51.48K
URLs: Website

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# 1,858 ▼ 13
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Other platforms

Video Speed Control (v0.1.4)
4.83 (42) 20,000
Video Speed Control Browser (v4.2.7)
3.48 (771) 207,892
Video Speed Control (v0.1.4)
4.70 (26) 33,601
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Add-on summary

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Video Speed Control add-on let you easily control the playback speed for all HTML5 video elements.

In order to work with this add-on, please open a webpage that contains HTML5 video elements. Then, play a desired video element and open toolbar popup UI. Within the UI, adjust the playback speed and then click on the - green - check mark button. The playback speed will be changed according to the value shown in the popup.

Please note that, this add-on does NOT change the speed automatically. You need to open toolbar popup UI and press on the green check mark button each time (needs user-action). Moreover, every time a page is reloaded, the add-on need a user-action again.

The minimum playback speed is 0.07x and maximum speed is 16x. The min and max values are according to the HTML5 standards.

If you have a feature request, or found a bug to report, please fill the bug report form int he add-on's homepage.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well with various platforms, including Amazon Prime and Netflix.
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface.
  • Fast and reliable functionality.
Cons
  • Doesn't remember playback speed for individual sites.
  • Lacks advanced settings for default speeds and per-domain configurations.
  • No speed badge compared to other browsers.
Most mentioned
  • Functionality and versatility
  • Need for keyboard shortcuts
  • Issues with playback speed memory
User reviews
by Tobytus Sr, 2024-09-28
"Installation aborted because the add-on appears to be corrupt." Updated 2 hours ago and it says this.
by DevourerOS, 2024-09-18
by danusty, 2024-09-12
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Video Speed Control requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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