Change speed without hunting the gear menu
Open the UVE popup or use A, D, and S while the HTML5 player is running.
YouTube playback speed extension
Take more control of YouTube playback speed
YouTube’s menu covers common rates. UVE adds finer steps and keyboard control on compatible youtube.com videos, so tutorials, lectures, and long-form uploads stay at a pace you choose.
- Fine speed steps
- YouTube captions when available
- Independent extension
YouTube setup1.50x
1x1.5x1.75x2x
Popup or A / D / S — the page menu may differ
Why people look for this
The built-in speed list is often not enough.
A lecture, podcast-style upload, or coding tutorial may need 1.35x or 0.85x — not only the rates YouTube lists.
Keep captions in reach
When YouTube exposes caption tracks, Free can apply them from the Subtitles tab.
Raise quiet uploads
If the source is soft, boost volume above the player’s 100% limit — Free to 200%, Pro to 600%.
Quick start on youtube.com
Control the HTML5 player, not a copy of the video.
UVE is an independent browser extension. It is not an official YouTube product and does not upload the videos you watch.
- 01
Install and open a video
Add UVE, then play a YouTube video so the HTML5 player is active.
- 02
Set the rate
Pick a preset or use shortcuts. If the on-page menu disagrees, trust the popup.
- 03
Optional extras
Apply available captions, boost quiet audio, or show dislike counts via Return YouTube Dislike.
Typical watching
Tutorials, lectures, podcasts, and long-form video.
The goal is control — not a promise that every YouTube layout will look the same after a redesign.
Lectures uploaded to YouTube
Hold a steady rate for recorded classes, then slow down when a slide gets dense.
Course speed guideTutorials and walkthroughs
Nudge speed in small steps while you follow along in another window.
Any compatible HTML5 site
The same speed tools work outside YouTube when the page uses a standard media element.
HTML5 speed controllerYouTube speed FAQ
Honest answers about youtube.com.
Can I change YouTube playback speed with UVE?
Yes on compatible YouTube HTML5 video. Free supports up to 3x and Pro up to 16x, with fine steps and keyboard shortcuts.
Is UVE affiliated with YouTube?
No. Ultimate Video Enhancer is an independent browser extension. YouTube is a trademark of its owner.
Does UVE remember my YouTube speed?
You can save a template and optionally share speed across tabs. A new tab can stay independent and start at 1x / 100% if you turn sharing off.
Does it always override YouTube’s own speed menu?
UVE controls the HTML5 media element. YouTube UI updates can change how the page menu interacts, so use the extension popup or shortcuts if the two differ.
Which browsers support UVE?
Chrome and Firefox. Install from the official store listings linked on this page.
UVE is an independent browser extension and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google.
Install UVE for YouTube and other HTML5 video.
Free on Chrome and Firefox. Compare Free and Pro if you need the full speed and volume range.