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YouTube 3x Speed Controller

by zhukovi089@gmail.com Β· Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Control YouTube playback speed up to 3x/16x with player menu, hotkey, popup, and auto-apply.

Users
213
+200 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
+5.00 in 30 days
Ratings
2
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#62K
#52K among extensions
Version
1.2.0
updated 13 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 1 months
0106213Sep 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 213 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 1 months
012Sep 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 2 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 YouTube 3x Speed Controller

⚑ Watch YouTube Faster with YouTube 3x Speed Controller Tired of YouTube's built-in 2x limit? YouTube 3x Speed Controller removes the barrier and lets you play videos at 3x from the player menu β€” and even up to 16x when needed. Whether you watch lectures, tutorials, podcasts, meetings, or long-form content, this speed controller helps you consume video content in less time. πŸš€ Key Features 🎯 3x speed in the player menu β€” open the speed pill above the YouTube player and choose from 0.25x to 3x instantly. ⌨️ Press β€œ3” on any YouTube video β€” toggle between 3x and 1x without touching the mouse. 🌍 Global hotkey Ctrl+Shift+3 β€” switch speed from any browser tab. πŸ–±οΈ Popup controls β€” set 1x, 1.5x, 2x, or 3x with one click. πŸ” Auto-apply speed β€” apply your favorite playback rate automatically to every new video. 🏷️ Badge indicator β€” see β€œ3x” on the extension icon when fast speed is active. πŸ’‘ Who Is It For? πŸŽ“ Students β€” watch recorded lectures and online courses faster. πŸ’» Professionals β€” speed up training videos, demos, and meetings. 🎧 Podcast & audiobook fans β€” get through episodes more quickly. πŸ“š Researchers β€” skim through long interviews and conference talks. πŸ•’ Busy viewers β€” stop wasting time on slow playback. ⏱️ How It Saves Time βœ” One-click speed change β€” no need to dig through YouTube settings. βœ” Works on every video β€” no page reload required. βœ” Auto-apply on new videos β€” your speed stays consistent. βœ” Global hotkey β€” switch speed even when your cursor is elsewhere. βœ” Shorts support β€” control speed on YouTube Shorts too. βœ… Why Choose YouTube 3x Speed Controller? ➀ Faster than YouTube’s default controls. ➀ Lightweight Chrome extension with clean UI. ➀ Works on youtube.com, m.youtube.com, and Shorts. ➀ Stores your preferred speed in browser storage. ➀ No accounts, no sign-up, no clutter. 🌟 Pro Tips πŸ”₯ Use 3x for familiar content and slow down to 1.5x for complex material. πŸ”₯ Turn on Auto-apply to keep one speed across an entire playlist. πŸ”₯ Use Ctrl+Shift+3 when watching full-screen or in another tab. πŸ€— If this extension helps you watch videos faster, please leave a rating and share your feedback. It helps us improve the product and add new features. Enjoy watching!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+67+45.9%+10.00
30 days+200+1538.5%+2+5.00

Version history

4 versions recorded
1.2.013 Oct 2026
1.1.017 Sep 2026
1.0.19 Sep 2026
1.0.08 Sep 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
8 Sep 2026
Size
156 KB
Languages
de, en, en-GB, fil, id, sw, ms, nl
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
bfhokahchogliakdbapcohjddlgcaccf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 3
Permissions
storagealarmsnotifications
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*https://m.youtube.com/*https://youtube.com/*https://returnyoutubedislikeapi.com/*

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