
YouTube SpeedUp by GoliafRS
A simple Firefox extension to speed up YouTube videos.
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About this extension
Usage Guide
1. Install
Add the extension (Firefox ≥ 115 ESR). No extra permissions; no data collected.
2. Open YouTube
Navigate to any YouTube video (works across in‑page SPA navigation).
3. Locate the Speedometer
A small speedometer icon appears in the right side of the native player controls.
4. Change Speed
- Wheel Up: increase by +0.25
- Wheel Down: decrease by −0.25
- Left Click / Enter / Space: reset to 1.00
- Arrow Up / Right: +0.25
- Arrow Down / Left: −0.25
5. View Current Speed
Hover the icon to reveal the current playback speed (two decimals). Speed persists across tabs and navigation.
Limits
- Range: 0.25× → 16× (clamped)
- Increment: fixed 0.25×
- Sync: Changes made via YouTube’s native speed menu are reflected instantly.
Accessibility
- Focusable control with ARIA label
- Keyboard interaction fully supported
Privacy & Data
- No data collection (manifest declares
- Only stores last speed locally (
Requirements
- Firefox 115+ (ESR baseline)
- Desktop only (not tested on mobile)
Notes
If multiple videos are present (e.g. mini-player), all track the same speed.
1. Install
Add the extension (Firefox ≥ 115 ESR). No extra permissions; no data collected.
2. Open YouTube
Navigate to any YouTube video (works across in‑page SPA navigation).
3. Locate the Speedometer
A small speedometer icon appears in the right side of the native player controls.
4. Change Speed
- Wheel Up: increase by +0.25
- Wheel Down: decrease by −0.25
- Left Click / Enter / Space: reset to 1.00
- Arrow Up / Right: +0.25
- Arrow Down / Left: −0.25
5. View Current Speed
Hover the icon to reveal the current playback speed (two decimals). Speed persists across tabs and navigation.
Limits
- Range: 0.25× → 16× (clamped)
- Increment: fixed 0.25×
- Sync: Changes made via YouTube’s native speed menu are reflected instantly.
Accessibility
- Focusable control with ARIA label
- Keyboard interaction fully supported
Privacy & Data
- No data collection (manifest declares
required: ["none"]
)- Only stores last speed locally (
localStorage
, numeric value)Requirements
- Firefox 115+ (ESR baseline)
- Desktop only (not tested on mobile)
Notes
If multiple videos are present (e.g. mini-player), all track the same speed.
Rated 4.6 by 11 reviewers
Permissions and dataLearn more
Required permissions:
- Access your data for sites in the youtube.com domain
Optional permissions:
- Access your data for sites in the youtube.com domain
Data collection:
- The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
More information
- Version
- 1.1.6
- Size
- 22.48 KB
- Last updated
- a month ago (Sep 10, 2025)
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- License
- Mozilla Public License 2.0
- Version History
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Release notes for 1.1.6
Minor bug fixes.