Click ` (the grave accent key) to flick between normal and 2x speed, or ctrl + ` to play at 3x speed.

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August 11, 2024
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YouTube Speed Controls Extension

Note: After initial install, you may need to reload YouTube pages that were open (this only happens on initial install)

Control the speed of YouTube videos using the ` key.

Flick between normal (1x), 2x and 3x playback speed.

Usage:
- Click ` (the grave accent key) to flick between normal and 2x playback speed
- Click ctrl + ` to flick between normal and 3x playback speed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "YouTube Speed Controls", "description": "Click ` (the grave accent key) to flick between normal and 2x speed, or ctrl + ` to play at 3x speed.", "version": "1.3", "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://*.youtube.com/*" ], "js": [ "src/javascript/script.js" ], "css": [ "src/css/styles.css" ] } ], "icons": { "16": "src/images/icon16.png", "48": "src/images/icon48.png", "128": "src/images/icon128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install YouTube Speed Controls extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install YouTube Speed Controls extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download YouTube Speed Controls extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the YouTube Speed Controls extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the YouTube Speed Controls extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls extension file

Select and download the YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls 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 YouTube Speed Controls extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Schwurbel Durbel (ID: 00000047983f44ab) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/18/2023 Not working

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Aadit Singal (ID: 000000d4ade033aa) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/23/2023 I love it.. It also fastens the yt ads. But how do I use it on other platforms like udemy, and other video sites?

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Sam Hughes (ID: 000000d80dc877a1) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/17/2023 I'm on the verge of removing this plugin, because of how annoying it is to comment on youtube videos. You can't configure it or selectively enable different options, so it's both 3x speed and the other weird, undesired functionality, or else just dealing with Youtube's 2x speed. Clearly the author does not comment on videos much. The plugin includes the ability to tap a number key N, and jump to that N/10th of the video. I have never once intended to invoke this functionality, and I often invoke it accidentally while commenting. I love having the option to 3x through a boring segment or to just see if there's anything useful in a video or if I like the video, but the presenter is just talking god.awful.laboriously.slow.

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Josiah Torres (ID: 0000002aa9bc7945) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/12/2023 It works:)

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Ashish Naik (ID: 000000335ea1a413) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/10/2023 So, it either doesn't work or the controls are far too confusing as when I followed the instructions outlined in the overview, it simply would not speed up my video; obviously, I was greatly distraught and in tremendous distress. For now I will have to live with a mere 2x speed :( Any help resolving the issue or a future update will be greatly appreciated :D