Control YouTube playback speed with keyboard shortcuts.
Users
4
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#263K
#219K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 25 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:4 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About YouTube Speed Controller
Allows for controlling playback speed on youtube using keyboard shortcuts.
Designed for people like me with carpal tunnel syndrom and shoulder pain.
Allows for easy access to speed adjustment without reaching for the mouse.
How to use (shortcuts)
Adjust speed by 0.25:
Ctrl+Shift+] --- increase speed by 0.25
Ctrll+Shift+\ --- decrease speed by 0.25
Adjust speed by 0.05:
Shift+] --- increase speed by 0.05
Shift+\ --- decrease speed by 0.05
