Instagram video controls and add keyboard shortcuts for seekbar play/pause, speed, fullscreen, Picture in Picture and volume.
Users
335
+106 in 30 days
Rating
4.1 / 5
β0.46 in 30 days
Ratings
7
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#52K
#43K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 6 Jul 2026
Users
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Latest, 16 Oct 2026:335 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
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Latest, 16 Oct 2026:7 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Instagram Video Seek Bar Speed & Controls
Instagram Video Seek Bar, Speed & Volume Controls
Tired of watching Instagram videos and Reels without being able to skip ahead, rewind, or control the volume? This extension brings the native video controls you're used to on YouTube straight to Instagram.
π― Key Features
β Seek Bar β Drag forward or backward on any Instagram video or Reel, just like YouTube
β Playback Speed Control β Speed up to 4x or slow down to 0.25x with adjustable steps
β Volume Control β Fine-tune volume with a slider instead of just mute/unmute
β Keyboard Shortcuts β Alt + β/β to change speed, Ctrl + β/β to change volume
β Works Everywhere on Instagram β Feed videos, Reels, and Explore page
β Smart Sync β Unmuting one video keeps the rest unmuted as you scroll, no repeated tapping
β Lightweight & Fast β No lag, no bloat, no background tracking
π Privacy First
This extension only runs on instagram.com. It does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, browsing history, or video content. Everything happens locally in your browser.
π‘ Why You'll Love It
Instagram's built-in player doesn't let you skip to a specific part of a video or slow down/speed up playback. This extension fixes that with a simple, unobtrusive overlay that feels native to the site β perfect for rewatching a tutorial, skipping intros, reviewing a moment frame-by-frame, or just speeding through long Reels.
Perfect for:
Rewatching tutorials and how-to Reels at a comfortable pace
Skipping ahead in long-form Instagram videos
Fine-tuning volume across auto play videos
Power users who want more control over their Instagram browsing.