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YouTube Custom Playback

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View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Adds custom playback speeds (2.25x to 16x) to the YouTube video player.

Users
291
+26 in 30 days
Rating
4.4 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
7
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#55K
#46K among extensions
Version
1.0.3
updated 3 Feb 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
0454908Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 291 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
047Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 7 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 Custom Playback

Unlock the full potential of YouTube playback with granular speed controls ranging from 2.25x all the way up to 16x. Whether you need to speed through a long lecture, fast-forward through boring parts, or slow down a complex tutorial to catch every detail, YouTube Custom Playback integrates seamlessly into the native YouTube player settings. It feels like a native feature, not a clunky add-on. 🚀 Key Features: Extended Speed Menu: Unlock a full range of speeds: 2.25x, 2.5x, 2.75x, 3x, 3.25x, 3.5x, 4.75x, 5x, 5.25x, 5.5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 12x, and 16x. Native Integration: The menu uses the original YouTube design. No ugly overlays or floating buttons that block your video. Quick Toggle: Click the extension icon to instantly enable or disable the custom features with a single switch. "Max" Badge: A subtle visual indicator in the settings menu lets you know when pro speeds are active. Lightweight & Fast: Less than 1MB in size, with zero impact on page load performance. ✨ Why use this extension? Save Time: Watch podcasts, vlogs, and news at 2.5x or 4x speed. Study Smarter: Slow down fast-talking instructors to 0.75x to take better notes. Analyze Details: Watch sports replays or gaming highlights at 0.25x to see exactly what happened. Skip Filler: Blast through intros and sponsored segments at 8x or 16x speed. 🔒 Privacy & Security: This extension does not track your viewing history, collect personal data, or inject ads. It runs locally on your browser to strictly focused on Playback speed! Made with 💖 by Anukar. ------------------------------------------- 📌 UPDATES | v1.0.3 • Added Volume Boost in native YouTube settings (up to 600%). • Enhanced performance for up to 4K video playback. • Fixed some minor bugs and UI improvements!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+16+5.8%00.00
30 days+26+9.8%00.00
6 months+157+117.2%+3−0.57

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.0.33 Feb 2026
1.0.014 Jan 2026
1.0.214 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
14 Jan 2026
Size
28 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
anukar.tech
Extension ID
aajebebekipgngebidcakkcckkagfikj

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 2, likelihood 0
Permissions
storage
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*

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