Precise playback rate
Move in small increments instead of jumping between a few fixed menu options.
Full speed guideFor Chrome & Firefox on youtube.com
YouTube at the pace you choose.
Go beyond the default speed menu with fine steps, shortcuts, volume boost, available captions, and a remembered YouTube setup.
- Fine speed steps
- YouTube captions
- Dislike counts
YouTube setup1.50x
1x1.5x1.75x2x
Captions, speed, and dislike counts in one place.
More than a speed button
A calmer YouTube watching setup.
Useful for tutorials, lectures uploaded to YouTube, language videos, and long-form explainers.
Captions when available
Find and apply YouTube caption tracks from UVE’s Subtitles tab on Free.
Subtitle toolsDislike counts restored
See dislike counts powered by Return YouTube Dislike while you keep your preferred speed and volume.
Quick start
Control YouTube without fighting the page UI.
UVE changes playback locally. It does not upload the videos you watch.
- 01
Install and open a video
Add UVE for Firefox, then play a YouTube video so the HTML5 player is active.
- 02
Set speed and captions
Choose a rate in the popup or with A/D/S, and apply captions when available.
- 03
Remember youtube.com
Keep YouTube settings separate from course sites with per-site memory.
YouTube speed FAQ
What works on youtube.com today.
Can UVE change YouTube playback speed?
Yes on compatible YouTube HTML5 video in Firefox. Free supports up to 3x and Pro up to 16x, with fine steps and keyboard shortcuts.
Does UVE support YouTube captions?
Yes. Free can work with available YouTube caption tracks from the Subtitles tab.
What else does UVE add on YouTube?
Besides speed and volume boost, UVE can show dislike counts via Return YouTube Dislike and remember your preferred YouTube settings.
Will it always override YouTube’s own speed menu?
UVE controls the HTML5 media element. YouTube UI updates can change how controls interact, so use the extension popup or shortcuts if the page menu differs.