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joshpatra 7e1678ec4b Merge pull request #34 from netjeff/main
Minor improvements to README.md
2026-04-21 10:30:27 -04:00
netjeff 113c3b2896 Minor improvements to README.md
Delete chrome store link to original upstream Video Speed Controller by igrigorik.
Also some minor formatting improvements.
2026-04-16 10:43:57 -06:00
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# Available for Firefox
# Available for Firefox
[![Add to Firefox](https://img.shields.io/badge/Add%20to-Firefox-orange?logo=firefox&logoColor=white)](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/speeder/)
# The science of accelerated playback
## The science of accelerated playback
**TL;DR: faster playback translates to better engagement and retention.**
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![Player](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/2400185/24076745/5723e6ae-0c41-11e7-820c-1d8e814a2888.png)
#### *Install [Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-speed-controller/nffaoalbilbmmfgbnbgppjihopabppdk) or [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/speeder/) Extension*
## Using the extension
\*\* Once the extension is installed simply navigate to any page that offers
[![Add to Firefox](https://img.shields.io/badge/Add%20to-Firefox-orange?logo=firefox&logoColor=white)](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/speeder/)
Once the extension is installed simply navigate to any page that offers
HTML5 video ([example](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9FxNzv1Tr8)), and you'll
see a speed indicator in top left corner. Hover over the indicator to reveal the
controls to accelerate, slowdown, and quickly rewind or advance the video. Or,
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key. This is not a perfect solution, as some sites may listen to both, but works
most of the time.
### FAQ
## FAQ
**The video controls are not showing up?** This extension is only compatible
### The video controls are not showing up?
This extension is only compatible
with HTML5 video. If you don't see the controls showing up, chances are you are
viewing a Flash video. If you want to confirm, try right-clicking on the video
and inspect the menu: if it mentions flash, then that's the issue. That said,
most sites will fallback to HTML5 if they detect that Flash is not available.
You can try manually disabling Flash from the browser.
**What is this fork all about?** This is a fork of
[CodeBicycle's Video Speed Controller extension for Firefox](https://github.com/codebicycle/videospeed)
### What is this fork all about?
This is a fork of
[CodeBicycle's Video Speed Controller extension for Firefox](https://github.com/codebicycle/videospeed)
which is a fork of [Igrigorik's Video Speed Controller extension for Chromium](https://github.com/igrigorik/videospeed).
The goal of this fork is fix bugs in the upstream code as well as add new features.
### License
## License
(GPLv3) - Copyright (c) 2025 Josh Patra