Automatic Channel Memory & Custom Hotkeys

Reclaim 5+ hours every week on webinars, tech talks, and podcasts.

Dial in exact decimal speeds (like 1.15x or 1.35x), automatically remember your preferred speed per channel, and master playback with custom hotkeys built for power users.

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Exact Decimal Fractions

No coarse 0.25x lock-in. Dial in 1.15x, 1.35x, or 1.65x in 0.05x steps.

Channel Memory That Sticks

Won't reset when skipping ahead, buffering, or opening new tabs.

Custom & AZERTY Hotkeys

Works on AZERTY & QWERTZ (Boost key custom on Pro).

Firefox Extension Demo • In-Player Speed Controls & Channel Memory

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No Accounts: Runs locally
Package Size: 58.17 KB
Exact Speeds: 0.1x to 4.0x
Local Data: No Cloud Sync
Built for Real Video Watchers

The Exact Playback Speed Controls You've Been Waiting For

Engineered to eliminate daily playback friction, preserve your focus, and match your natural learning speed perfectly.

Finding Your Ideal Pace

1.25x can feel too slow, but 1.5x can make speech hard to follow. Having exact fraction control (like 1.35x) lets you absorb information comfortably and save hours every week.

"Is there a reason why all other YT speed controllers don't support exact values? 1.35x is literally the perfect sweet spot."

Smart Channel Auto-Sync

Once a creator's channel loads, your saved speed applies automatically so you rarely need to touch the gear menu.

"Other addons forget my speed whenever YouTube reloads the stream or I open a new tab. This finally remembers each channel."

Quick Boost Control

Jump ahead through slow intros with a single tap of the boost key without scrubbing the timeline.

"Default YouTube shortcuts don't work on AZERTY keyboards and break with Caps Lock. Custom remapping makes it completely usable."
The Precision Slider

Slide Into Your Ideal Playback Pace

Drag the slider or click the - and + buttons below to dial in 0.01x speed precision and save channel defaults.

Playback Speed0.97x
0:00 / 0:00
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0.97x
Time Saved (per hour of video)

Study pace active: adds 2 minutes for careful review.

Default: 0.97x0.97x Slowed Pace
Interactive Hotkeys Live Sandbox

Experience Instant Speed Controls Live

Press and right now on your keyboard (or click the buttons). Watch the video instantly adjust by 0.01x increments.

Playback Speed1.25x
0:00 / 0:00
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1.25x
Active Hotkeys & Instant Controls (Click or Press)
Saved: 1.25xPress [ or ] to adjust speed
Smart Channel Memory

Auto-Sync Speeds Per Channel

Different creators talk at different speeds. Switch between the channels below to see how Custom Speed Controller for YouTube automatically remembers and restores your custom pace.

Playback Speed1.80x
0:00 / 0:05
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1.80x
Channel Intelligence • NASA Curious Universe Podcast

Saves 27 minutes per 60m video. Finishes in 33m.

Saved Memory: 1.80x

Starting to love how this works? Put back precise speed control in your browser

No sign-up required. Instantly unlock 0.01x precision tuning, custom hotkeys, and 3 channel speed presets on YouTube.

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Free to Use • No Account Required

Essential Playback & Channel Features

Everything you need for precise, frictionless playback control. Privacy-focused, zero account creation.

Custom Speed Increments

Go beyond standard 0.25x steps. Dial in 1.15x, 1.35x, 1.7x, or any exact pace that fits how you learn and listen.

Continuous precision from 0.1x to 4.0x. Adjust in tight 0.05x or 0.1x micro-steps so you never feel forced between too fast and too slow.

Smart Channel Memory (Up to 3 Channels)

Save your preferred speed for your most-watched channels so it automatically applies as the channel loads.

Assign specific default rates to your favorite creators. When you open their videos, your custom speed takes effect immediately.

Core Speed Hotkeys

Speed up and slow down easily with [ and ], or customize them to any keys that fit your hand.

Intuitive single-key adjustments without reaching for your mouse or interrupting fullscreen viewing.

1-Tap Speed Boost (Default 'B')

Tap B to quickly breeze through slow intros or pauses, and tap again to return to normal.

Temporarily jump to a higher speed (e.g. 2.5x or 3.0x) to power past filler, and tap again to restore your original listening rate.

In-Player Speed Buttons

Add clean, 1-click speed buttons directly inside the video player control bar.

Quick preset buttons appear directly in the native YouTube player bar next to volume, so you can switch speeds with a single click.

Case-Insensitive Shortcuts

Hotkeys work reliably whether Caps Lock is on or off.

No broken hotkeys or unexpected failures just because Caps Lock was accidentally active while taking notes.
Instant Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear, direct answers about speed controls, channel memory, and privacy.

Is Custom Speed Controller for YouTube free to use?

Yes. You can install the extension and use custom speed tuning, rebindable speed hotkeys, in-player buttons, and channel presets for free without entering payment information or creating an account.

Category: Pricing
How does channel speed memory work?

When you save a custom speed for a creator, your preset is stored locally in your browser storage. As a video loads, the extension compares the on-page channel name locally against your saved list to apply your speed. Because YouTube loads page elements asynchronously, you may notice a brief split-second sync as the channel is recognized. Nothing is ever sent to external servers.

Category: Channel Memory
Can I backup or transfer my saved channel presets?

Backing up and transferring presets is a Pro feature. Free tier users can save up to 3 channel presets directly in their local browser storage. When you upgrade to Pro, you unlock unlimited channel presets plus offline-first import and export for your saved channels and speeds (only those settings, nothing else). Because there is no cloud syncing, your presets remain entirely private within your own local backup file.

Category: Pro Features
How do shortcuts work on international keyboards (like AZERTY or QWERTZ)?

Our core Speed Up and Speed Down hotkeys can be customized to any single key on your keyboard (such as + and -), making it easy to set up keys that fit your physical layout. The shortcut listener is also case-insensitive, so hotkeys work whether Caps Lock is active or not. (Customizing the 1-Tap Boost key to a letter other than 'B' is available in the Pro version).

Category: Keyboard Shortcuts
Does this work on YouTube Music?

YouTube Music speed control is a Pro feature. When enabled, you can adjust YouTube Music playback speed using your keyboard shortcuts or directly from the extension toolbar popup (keeping the music player interface completely clean with no injected UI).

Category: Pro Features
How does YouTube Shorts speed control work?

Shorts control is a Pro feature. When enabled in settings, it adds clean speed buttons directly onto Shorts videos and activates keyboard shortcuts so you can adjust Shorts playback to your preferred speed.

Category: Pro Features
How does the Pro license work?

When you upgrade, your unique license key is sent directly to your purchase email. To unlock Pro, simply enter your buyer email and license key in the extension settings. You can activate up to 3 personal devices simultaneously (such as your desktop and laptops) and easily manage or transfer devices anytime.

Category: Pro License
Does the extension track my watch history or collect personal data?

No. The extension never tracks, records, or transmits your watch history, video titles, or browsing activity. To apply channel presets, the extension only checks the channel name locally in your browser against your private storage; no viewing data is ever logged or sent to any server. Free features work locally in your browser without requiring an account or email. When you upgrade to Pro, your buyer email and license key are verified securely only to authenticate your purchase and activate up to 3 personal devices simultaneously.

Category: Privacy
Zero Account Required • Local Storage

Ready to take back your hours on YouTube?

Speed through tutorials, podcasts, and lectures at your ideal pace. Custom speed hotkeys and automatic channel memory help you learn faster without missing a beat.

No account needed • Installs in 2 seconds • No cloud syncing