Global Speed

Set a default speed for video and audio.

Global Speed: Default Speed Setting for Audio & Video

"Global Speed" is a Firefox add-on that allows users to set their preferred playback speed for videos and audios on almost any streaming site. It also offers the capacity to assign different speed settings for individual tabs. Moreover, it provides URL rules for automatic adjustments, keyboard shortcuts for speed control, and several filters to modify visual elements. Check out the reference on GitHub for all the details.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
By: POLYWOCK
Daily users: 71,460
555
Rating: 4.74
(251)
Version: 3.2.13 (Last updated: 2025-02-21)
Version code: 5885035
Creation date: 2020-01-16
Weekly download count: 3,462
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • file://*/*
Size: 444.06K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Global Speed (v3.2.14)
400,000 4.77 (575)
Not available on Android
Global Speed (v3.2.14)
5,797,077 4.60 (974)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Better video speed control compared to other extensions
  • Highly convenient and easy to use
  • Generally performs well and meets expectations
  • Compatible with most websites
Cons
  • Audio delay issues after using the extension for a while
  • Lacks audio pitch and EQ options available in similar extensions
  • Some bugs in the latest version affecting page navigation
  • Right-click menu option deemed unnecessary or not useful
Most mentioned
  • Audio delay issue after extended use
  • Excellent speed control functionality
  • Compatibility with most websites
  • Bugs present in the latest version affecting functionality
User reviews
it is better than other video speed controller good loved it
by Ankit Singh Tanwar, 2025-02-26


Nice 👌😀
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Global Speed requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Global Speed. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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