Speed Player for Safari
Developed by William Taylor · Version 2.2.1 (7.0 MB)
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Why Install Speed Player for Safari on Safari?
Accelerate or slow down any HTML5 video with hotkeys.
Directly hooks into HTML5 Video MediaSource without re-encoding video frames
Unlocks native macOS / iOS Picture-in-Picture (PiP) even on restricted sites
Provides instant keyboard shortcuts for fine-grained playback speed (0.25x - 4.0x)
Does This Extension Fit Your Workflow?
✓ Best Suited For
Binge-watchers, online course learners, and YouTube power users who want seamless floating PiP and fine playback control.
⚠️ Who Might Skip
Users exclusively watching DRM-protected proprietary Silverlight or old Flash video players.
What's New in Version v2.2.1
What Real Users Say About Speed Player for Safari
Authentic feedback and real-world ratings from Mac & iOS users
Equestria girls pinkie pie character
"Equestria girls pinkie pie character"
Custom speed bug
"Whenever clicking for custom speed, the entire window would freeze, and would have to force quit safari to stop."
YouTube
"Speed"
Very Useful!
"Good app but the UI could use some work. It would be great to be able to add pre-set options other than .5-2x"
Got Questions About Speed Player for Safari?
Q.Is Speed Player for Safari free, or does it require a subscription?
Speed Player for Safari is 100% free to download on the Apple App Store without predatory weekly subscription traps. You can install and use it across your Mac and iPhone Safari browsers.
Q.How do I enable Speed Player for Safari in macOS and iOS Safari?
On Mac (macOS): After downloading from the Mac App Store, open the application once, then launch Safari -> click "Settings" (or Preferences) in the menu bar -> select the "Extensions" tab -> locate "Speed Player for Safari" and check the box to enable it. On iPhone/iPad (iOS): Go to iOS "Settings" -> tap "Safari" -> tap "Extensions" -> select "Speed Player for Safari" and toggle it ON.
Q.Can I watch YouTube or Bilibili in PiP without paying for premium subscriptions?
Yes. The extension triggers Safari native webkitSetPresentationMode("picture-in-picture") directly on the video element, bypassing artificial soft-locks enforced by web players.
Q.Does speed controller distort audio pitch when watching at 2.0x or 3.0x?
No. WebKit includes built-in real-time pitch preservation (SoundTouch algorithm). Voices remain natural and easily comprehensible even when speeding through technical tutorials.
Maximize Your Productivity on macOS & iOS
Hold the Command key while dragging the Picture-in-Picture window on macOS to snap it anywhere on your desktop freely.
Speed Player for Safari Quality & Health Audit
Evaluated across verified App Store reputation, pricing ethics, update cadence, and native footprint.
★ 4.2 / 5.0 with 45 verified reviews
100% Free Download
v2.2.1 - Stable & Compatible
7.0 MB package size, Standard WebExtension
Technical Specifications & App Store Metadata
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