Remember YouTube playback speed per channel or globally. Manage every channel's speed from one dashboard, in light or dark mode.
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updated 6 Oct 2026
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About TurboTube - Custom YouTube Playback Speed
TurboTube - Take Control of Your YouTube Playback Speed
Stop manually adjusting playback speed on every video. TurboTube automatically remembers and applies your preferred playback speeds, either globally across all YouTube videos or individually for each channel you watch.
π WHAT'S NEW IN 1.1.0
ποΈ New Dashboard
See every channel that has its own speed in one place. Change speeds, add channels by link or @handle, search, sort, and remove channels (with undo).
πͺ Redesigned Popup
Click the extension icon to see the channel playing in your current tab, switch its own speed on or off, change your global speed, and check your time saved.
π Light & Dark Themes
Follows your system theme automatically, or pick light or dark yourself.
π οΈ Fixes
β’ Switching between channels no longer overwrites another channel's saved speed
β’ YouTube's own speed changes (ads, hold-for-2x) are no longer saved by mistake
β’ Channels can now be set to 1x to override a faster global speed
β’ Your saved speeds from earlier versions carry over automatically
β¨ KEY FEATURES
π Per-Channel Speed Memory
Set different playback speeds for different channels. Watch coding tutorials at 1.75x, music videos at 1.0x, and podcasts at 1.5x. TurboTube remembers your preference for each channel automatically.
π Global Speed Mode
Want one speed for all YouTube videos? Leave per-channel mode OFF and set a universal playback speed that applies everywhere.
β‘ One-Click Toggle
Toggle button built into YouTube's video player controls. Switch between per-channel and global modes instantly.
ποΈ Full Speed Dashboard
Manage every channel's speed from one page: edit, add, search, sort and remove.
β±οΈ Time Saved Tracker
See how much time faster playback has saved you.
πΎ 100% Local Storage
All your preferences are saved locally in your browser. No accounts, no sign-ups, no data sent to external servers.
π― Clean & Lightweight
Minimal design that fits YouTube's interface, with light and dark themes. No clutter, just the features you need.
π HOW TO USE
1. INSTALL the extension
2. WATCH any YouTube video
3. LOOK for the TurboTube toggle button in the video player controls (bottom-right corner)
4. CLICK the toggle button to enable per-channel speed memory (button turns green)
5. CHANGE playback speed using YouTube's speed menu or the < and > keys
6. DONE! Every future video from this channel will automatically play at your chosen speed
To manage all your channels at once, click the extension icon and open the Dashboard.
π‘ PRO TIPS:
β’ Toggle OFF (gray button) = One global speed for all YouTube videos
β’ Toggle ON (green button) = Each channel remembers its own speed
β’ Click the extension icon to switch the current channel's mode or change your global speed
β’ Open the Dashboard to edit, add or remove channel speeds
β’ Add a channel before watching it: paste its youtube.com/@handle link in the Dashboard
β’ Your preferences save automatically, no manual saving needed
π― PERFECT FOR
β Students watching online lectures at different speeds
β Developers learning from coding tutorials
β Podcast listeners who prefer faster playback
β Anyone watching a lot of educational content
β Professionals learning new skills through YouTube courses
β Music lovers who want normal speed for music, faster for everything else
π PRIVACY & SECURITY
β’ Zero data collection: we don't track what you watch
β’ All preferences stored locally in your browser (chrome.storage)
β’ No external servers, no analytics, no ads
β’ Minimal permissions: storage, plus access to YouTube pages only
β’ Delete any saved speed from the Dashboard, or remove the extension to delete all data
βοΈ TECHNICAL DETAILS
Permissions Required:
β’ Storage: To save your playback speed preferences locally
β’ YouTube access: To detect videos and apply your saved speeds
How It Works:
TurboTube runs a lightweight script on YouTube pages that:
1. Detects when a video loads
2. Identifies the channel from YouTube's player
3. Applies your saved speed automatically
4. Saves the speed changes you make (YouTube's own automatic changes are ignored)
No background processes, no unnecessary permissions, no bloat.
π WHY CHOOSE TURBOTUBE?
β Per-channel speed memory
β Simple toggle between global and channel modes
β A dashboard to manage every channel's speed in one place
β Zero learning curve: works with YouTube's own speed controls
β Completely private: no data leaves your device
β Light and dark themes that match your system
β Regular updates and active support
π EXAMPLE USE CASES
π College Student
Watch CS lectures at 1.75x to save time and keep music videos at normal speed. TurboTube applies the right speed for each channel automatically.
π» Software Developer
Different tutorial channels need different speeds: one at 1.5x, another at 1.75x, entertainment at 1.0x. Set each once and TurboTube handles the rest.
β±οΈ Productivity Enthusiast
Watching 4 hours of content a day at 1.5x saves over an hour every day. The time saved tracker shows exactly how much.
π§ SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
Have questions or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you!
β’ Report issues or request features through the Chrome Web Store support tab
β’ Rate and review to help others discover TurboTube
π GET STARTED IN 30 SECONDS
Install TurboTube β Watch a YouTube video β Click the toggle button β Enjoy automatic playback speed control.
It's that simple.
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TurboTube respects your time and privacy. No gimmicks, no upsells, just a tool that does exactly what it says.
Install now and take control of your YouTube experience! π―