Merlin
Video Speed Control

Video Speed Control

Easily control HTML5 video playback speed via toolbar popup

What is Video Speed Control?
'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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By: Sevina
Users: 2,346 ▲ 39
Rating: 4.37 (19)
Version: 0.1.1 (Last updated: 2020-07-14)
Creation date: 2018-11-18
Weekly download count: 83
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • *://*.youtube.com/*
  • storage
Size: 49.62K
URLs: Website
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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 with various platforms including Amazon Prime and Netflix
  • Unique in functionality
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Doesn't remember playback speed for individual websites
  • No speed badge
  • Lack of shortcut keys
Most mentioned
  • Ease of use
  • Lack of customizable settings
  • Compatibility with various platforms
Recent reviews
Until recently I thought this was the only one that worked in Prime Video. It is not. And compared to Video Speed Controller, this one doesn't manage to make Prime Video remember your preferred speed for the next video, so if you're like me and you like to binge a series in one go, you need to set the speed again at every episode. Not ideal. But I thank the Dev for their effort, it was much appreciated until now. If they manage to make the speed change permanent, I will use their addon again because it's visually easier. I like visual controls.
by KnOwlEdge, 2024-01-16
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Safety
Risk impact

Video Speed Control may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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