Merlin
YouTube Speed Controller

YouTube Speed Controller

Allows YouTube playback at any speed, from 0.1x to 10x. Simple, minimal, and effective.

What is YouTube Speed Controller?
'YouTube Speed Controller' is a minimalist yet effective Firefox add-on which allows users to adjust the playback speed of YouTube videos from 0.1x to 10x. An icon is displayed in the URL bar which, upon clicking, allows you to input any speed value. Using the scroll wheel permits quick adjustments! Preferences can be managed for more fine-tuned control.
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By: Samuel Li
Users: 1,601 ▲ 15
Rating: 4.06 (35)
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2022-06-30)
Creation date: 2018-01-28
Weekly download count: 52
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 946.46K
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# 2384 ▼ 12
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Allows YouTube playback at any speed!

With this extension, an icon showing the current playback speed appears in the URL bar when viewing any YouTube video. Clicking on this icon allows any (non-negative) speed to be entered.

Quick Tip: After clicking in the entry box, use the scroll wheel for fast adjustment!

To change the minimum step size: Right click icon > Manage Extension > Preferences

User reviews
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Pros
  • Allows setting default speeds for channels
  • Simple user interface
  • Can adjust speed beyond standard limits
Cons
  • Speed adjustment is lost when skipping ahead in a video
  • Settings are not saved between restarts
  • Doesn't work on Firefox version 56.0.2 or on Android
Most mentioned
  • Issues with speed adjustment not persisting
  • Simple and effective functionality
  • Desire for the extension to remember settings or speed between videos
Recent reviews
by TheFoxFrog, 2024-03-01
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Safety
Risk impact

YouTube Speed Controller 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 YouTube Speed Controller if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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YouTube Speed Controller