Playback speed
Control the speed of video playback.
- By:
- WaldiPL
- Rating:
- 4.87 (61)
- Version:
- 1.4.4 (Last updated: 2021-11-07)
- Version code:
- 5320261
- Creation date:
- 2017-03-20
- Weekly download count:
- 113
- Firefox on Android:
- No
- Permissions:
- tabs
- activeTab
- storage
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 63.40K
- Email:
- fx*****@yahoo.com
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- 20 hours ago
Manifest V2
User reviews
Pros
- Works for every online video and audio playback encountered
- Highly customizable with shortcuts and UI
- Convenient speed adjustment method
- Fast and efficient for watching long series or videos
Cons
- Missing features like default application settings and button for forward/backward skipping
- No option to remember speed setting after pausing
- Requires permission to access data for all websites
Most mentioned
- Desire for a visible speed indicator in full screen
- Need for auto apply feature for playback speed
- Customizability of the add-on's settings and interface
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User reviews
by Ben, 2025-01-10
by Firefox user 17355738, 2024-10-03
Please can we have a tiny number in the corner of the screen, not just on the icon. So we can see current speed in full screen view, when not 1x
by Firefox user 18532711, 2024-08-01
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Playback speed requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Playback speed has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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