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Playback Speed Controller

by Saffet C. · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Control video and audio playback speed with keyboard shortcuts

Users
5
−2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#248K
#207K among extensions
Version
1.1.5
updated 15 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
025Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
001Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Playback Speed Controller

Description Take full control of your video watching experience on the web. Playback Speed Controller is the ultimate tool for zipping through lectures, slowing down tutorials, or breezing through slow-paced content on the web. Key Features: Universal Compatibility: Works on almost any website with HTML5 video or audio. Precision Speed Control: Adjust speed in 0.1x increments (or your custom step). Fast Forward Mode:Hold `E` to temporarily speed up (2.0x) and breeze through boring parts. Release to resume normal speed. Smart Overlay: A beautiful, non-intrusive glassmorphism overlay shows your current speed. It stays out of your way and adapts to your system theme (Light/Dark mode). Customizable Shortcuts: Every key is remappable. Make it yours. Privacy First: No data collection, no tracking. Your browsing habits stay yours. Default Shortcuts: D: Speed Up (+0.1x) S: Speed Down (-0.1x) R: Reset to 1.0x E: Fast Forward (Hold) Q: Fast Rewind (Hold) X: Seek Forward (10s) Z: Seek Backward (10s) V: Toggle Overlay visibility Modern Design: Featuring a sleek interface that feels right at home on macOS and Windows 11. The settings page works seamlessly with your system's dark or light mode preferences. Privacy Policy: This extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All settings are stored locally on your device (or synced via your Chrome account if enabled). --- Install now and save hours of your life!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+25.0%00.00
30 days−2−28.6%00.00
6 months+4+400.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.1.515 Jan 2026
1.0.012 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
12 Jan 2026
Size
965 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
nhecpjjkjceffcpcffolenommodiifnj

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage

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