YouTube 3x Speed Controller

Control YouTube playback speed up to 3x/16x with player menu, hotkey, popup, and auto-apply.

⚡ Watch YouTube Faster with YouTube 3x Speed Controller Tired of YouTube's built-in 2x limit? YouTube 3x Speed Controller removes the barrier and lets you play videos at 3x from the player menu — and even up to 16x when needed. Whether you watch lectures, tutorials, podcasts, meetings, or long-form content, this speed controller helps you consume video content in less time. 🚀 Key Features 🎯 3x speed in the player menu — open the speed pill above the YouTube player and choose from 0.25x to 3x instantly. ⌨️ Press “3” on any YouTube video — toggle between 3x and 1x without touching the mouse. 🌍 Global hotkey Ctrl+Shift+3 — switch speed from any browser tab. 🖱️ Popup controls — set 1x, 1.5x, 2x, or 3x with one click. 🔁 Auto-apply speed — apply your favorite playback rate automatically to every new video. 🏷️ Badge indicator — see “3x” on the extension icon when fast speed is active. 💡 Who Is It For? 🎓 Students — watch recorded lectures and online courses faster. 💻 Professionals — speed up training videos, demos, and meetings. 🎧 Podcast & audiobook fans — get through episodes more quickly. 📚 Researchers — skim through long interviews and conference talks. 🕒 Busy viewers — stop wasting time on slow playback. ⏱️ How It Saves Time ✔ One-click speed change — no need to dig through YouTube settings. ✔ Works on every video — no page reload required. ✔ Auto-apply on new videos — your speed stays consistent. ✔ Global hotkey — switch speed even when your cursor is elsewhere. ✔ Shorts support — control speed on YouTube Shorts too. ✅ Why Choose YouTube 3x Speed Controller? ➤ Faster than YouTube’s default controls. ➤ Lightweight Chrome extension with clean UI. ➤ Works on youtube.com, m.youtube.com, and Shorts. ➤ Stores your preferred speed in browser storage. ➤ No accounts, no sign-up, no clutter. 🌟 Pro Tips 🔥 Use 3x for familiar content and slow down to 1.5x for complex material. 🔥 Turn on Auto-apply to keep one speed across an entire playlist. 🔥 Use Ctrl+Shift+3 when watching full-screen or in another tab. 🤗 If this extension helps you watch videos faster, please leave a rating and share your feedback. It helps us improve the product and add new features. Enjoy watching!