Play YouTube videos at 2x speed by default. Toggle between 2x and normal speed with a keyboard shortcut.
Users
30
+2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#132K
#110K among extensions
Version
2.0
updated 25 Jan 2026
Users
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:30 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 9 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About YT Speed
Boost your YouTube productivity with YT Speed!
YT Speed automatically sets your YouTube video playback speed to 2x (or your preferred speed) every time you open a video. Say goodbye to manually adjusting the speed for every single video.
Features:
🚀 Auto-Speed: Videos start playing at 2x speed automatically by default.
⌨️ Custom Shortcuts: Toggle between Normal (1x) and Fast (2x) speed instantly with a customizable keyboard shortcut.
⚡ Minimal & Lightweight: Runs quietly in the background without slowing down your browser.
🔄 Smart Detection: Works seamlessly with YouTube's navigation.
How to use:
1. Install the extension.
2. Open any YouTube video.
3. It will automatically play at 2x speed!
4. Click the extension icon to configure your custom toggle shortcut (e.g., Ctrl+Shift+S).
Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to consume content faster.