PlayAware

by apoddaturi · Education

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Automatically adjusts video playback speed based on window focus and configured domains

Users

0 in 30 days

Rating

0.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#350K

#268K among extensions

Version

1.0.0

updated 23 Mar 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About PlayAware

PlayAware makes watching videos more efficient by intelligently controlling playback speed based on your attention. When you're actively watching videos, it plays them at your preferred faster speed. When you switch to another tab or window, it automatically slows down the video so you don't miss important content. Key features: 1. Customize playback speeds for focused and unfocused states 2. Easy toggle on/off with keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+Y or Cmd+Shift+Y) 3. Add specific domains where the extension should work 4. Quick access to settings via toolbar button 5. Visual indicators when toggling extension state Perfect for educational videos, tutorials, webinars, and streaming content.