Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed.

Latest Version

Version
0.0.12
Update
January 17, 2023
Size
456KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.8125 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Just Youtube Playback Speed Control Extension

Sister extension to Youtube Playback Speed Control which only works for Youtube and doesn't require \"Read and change all your data on all websites\".

Just Youtube playback speed increase or decrease is just a mouse click or keyboard button away. Get more out of Youtube and control speed of youtube video easily either by clicking the speed overlay button on the top right hand corner or just keyboard button '+' and '-'. Keyboard button are configurable and if you want to use different key, you can change this default keys from settings tab.

With HTML5 Video playback on YouTube, you can speed up and slow down the currently watching videos. I loved this feature. But still it was too many mouse clicks for me. So, this extension was created to control the playback speed using keyboard. Press '+' to increase the playback speed and '-' to decrease the playback speed. If '+' and '-' keys are already used by other extension or you want to use different key, you can change this default keys from settings tab.

This extension even works for the HTML5 YouTube player embedded in other website. Make sure that the player is in focus. A website can embed multiple YouTube player and the keyboard shortcuts will effect the currently playing one.

Everything works no change needed. Please check extension options for more setting options. You can change playback rate increment from default 0.25 to any desired increment.

Note:
- The control may not appear the first time the extension is installed or updated. Refreshing the page should make it work.
- Close the setting page after making changes for the extension to function properly.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.12
- Fixed a issue with playback button remaining on full screen even with FadeInFadeOut option.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.11
- Fixed a bug that breaks the playback button display when switching full screen and back.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.10
- Fixed a major bug of playback button not showing up sometimes.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.9
- Updated to Manifest v3 required by Extension development

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.8
- Added option to hide setting button

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.7
- Removed webRequest, activeTab permission.
- Easy access to setting page.
- Changes to comply with chrome web store.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.6
- Removed the need to access to full browser history.
- Fixed the shortcut assigned for speed up and down are not taken into account and reset to \"0\" issue.
- Added more control over position of playback rate increase/decrease button. Added TopLeft, TopMiddle, TopRight, BottomLeft, BottomMiddle, BottomRight option for position.
- Fixed the extension overlay from preventing \"press x to close\" when in miniplayer mode.
- Fixed hotkeys triggering when typing in comments.
- Added option to view time saved using this extension in option page.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.5
- Added an option to disable Shift+MouseScroll combination.
- Shows the speed control for 300 millisecond when the speed is changed.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.4
- Added a reset playback speed to 1x feature. By default it's '*', but user can change. Clicking the playback rate display also reset to 1x.
- Added increase or decrease of playback speed using Shift+MouseScroll combination.
- Added 'Up Arrow' and 'Down Arrow' to key options (Request from user).

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.3
- Made extension more stable. The extension successfully loads every time now (unlike its predecessor where CTRL+F5 was needed sometime)
- Fixed the bug with playlist not advancing to next video.
- Fixed the bug of comments not loading sometime.
- Made the extension work with embedded videos almost all the time.
- Supports user defined playback rate increment that user can set from settings.
- Added more speed options. Supports higher playback rate. Note: Sound will not work for higher than 4x.

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.2
- Updated to a user friendly display of the playback rate and added increase/decrease button.
- Fixed the bug of '+' and '-' buttons located next to backspace not working. Only the '+' and '-' buttons of Numeric keypad was working.
- Added various mode of playback rate display (Always, Hide/Show, Simple and None).

★ YPSC - Version 0.0.1
- Basic functionality of changing youtube playback rate using keyboard.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Just Youtube Playback Speed Control", "version": "0.0.12", "manifest_version": 3, "description": "Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed.", "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "options_page": "src/option/options.html", "background": { "service_worker": "src/background.js" }, "action": { "default_title": "Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard or single mouse click.", "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon19.png" } }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "matches": ["http://www.youtube.com/*", "https://www.youtube.com/*"], "css": ["css/inject.css"], "js": ["src/inject/inject.js"], "run_at": "document_end" } ]}
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How to download and manually install Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Just Youtube Playback Speed Control Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension file

Select and download the Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Just Youtube Playback Speed Control extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Justin Kwan (ID: 00000081e69b2a8e) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 09/23/2024 GUI is gone. Need to wait for developer to apply YPSC - Version 0.0.15 fix to this extension.

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Araña G. (ID: 00000021361baf02) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/29/2023 Man, thank you for this. It actually scared me when I saw the permissions required for the newest version, so I'm glad you (the original developer) made this. I actually believe that you wouldn't do anything malicious with your software, but I still like the peace of mind of not accepting the permissions needed for the original extension.

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Yonatan24 (ID: 00000009bb561c72) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/28/2023 I used the old extension for years until an update required it to read and be able to change data on all sites. The developer did this to be able to speed up videos on other sites as well as Youtube. We didn't like it so the developer went ahead and made this extension that doesn't require as invasive permissions. Thanks!

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Ayyy Lmao (ID: 00000038ee740b07) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/20/2023 Thank you for creating a youtube only version

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A M (ID: 000000a7947904e7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/17/2023 Thanks for creating a separate version of the beloved Youtube Playback Speed Control extension. It works like a charm and doesn't require extensive permissions. Props for listening to user feedback and suggestions!