How to Control YouTube Playback Speed with Shortcuts
Patrick Bushe · May 1, 2026
YouTube already has playback speed shortcuts, so you don't need an extension. While a video plays, press > (Shift and the period key on most keyboards) to speed it up and < (Shift and the comma key) to slow it down; the new speed shows briefly on the video. K or Space pauses, and J and L jump back and forward 10 seconds. Ultimate Adblocker doesn't change playback speed.
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