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PlayFaster by Whiteboard Works

Enhanced playback speed control for online videos and audio. Works on YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, and most e-learning platforms.

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PlayFaster gives you complete control over media playback speed across all websites.

FEATURES:
• Wide speed range: 0.1x to 16x playback
• Fine-grained controls: adjust by 0.1x or 0.5x increments
• Direct input: type any speed value for precision
• Mouse wheel support: scroll to adjust speed quickly
• Works everywhere: YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, training platforms, and more
• Persistent: your preference saves across sessions

PERFECT FOR:
• Fast learners who want to consume content efficiently
• Students reviewing familiar material
• Professionals working through training videos
• Content creators previewing their work
• Anyone with accessibility needs who processes audio better at different speeds

HOW TO USE:
1. Click the extension icon while on any video or audio page
2. Adjust speed using buttons (< > for 0.1x, << >> for 0.5x)
3. Or type any value directly (0.1 to 16)
4. Or scroll your mouse wheel to fine-tune
5. Your preference automatically saves

PRIVACY:
• No data collection or tracking
• Settings stored locally only
• Open source and transparent
• No external servers or analytics

Take control of your learning pace. Never be limited by arbitrary speed restrictions again.

Perfect for YouTube, Vimeo, Loom, Udemy, Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and any other video or audio platform.
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Required permissions:

  • Access browser activity during navigation
  • Access your data for all websites

Optional permissions:

  • Access your data for all websites

Data collection:

  • The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
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Version
2.0.0
Size
4.98 MB
Last updated
7 days ago (Mar 19, 2026)
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