Custom playback speed
Use the slider for normal changes, or click the green speed badge and type a custom value directly.
Chrome extension for Panopto lectures
Speed through Panopto without fighting the player.
A compact Chrome extension for lecture videos: custom playback speeds, startup speed, time-saved tracking, leaderboard opt-in, and a multilingual popup UI.
Playback Speed
1.75x
✏️ Click the speed above to type any custom value
Time saved is not tracked above 3x speed
Time saved: 0s
Changes only apply on Panopto pages.
Leaderboard
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Time saved by all users:4,812 hoursclick to expand
Chrome Web Store stats.
A quick snapshot of installs, ratings, and the current store version.
Built for lecture speedrunning.
The updated extension UI is less “landing page demo” and more polished product: compact, clearer, and focused on the actions users actually need.
Startup speed
Choose whether the saved speed should apply automatically when a Panopto page loads.
Time saved tracking
The extension tracks saved time while watching faster than normal, and avoids counting manual seeking as progress.
Leaderboard
Users can sign in and opt into leaderboard logging to compare time saved with other students.
Multiple languages
The popup supports English, Korean, Chinese, Hebrew, and Ukrainian UI labels.
Lightweight Chrome install
Add it to Chrome and use it directly on Panopto without changing your normal workflow.
Watch the demo.
A quick look at how the extension works.
Top student feedback.
A few public reviews from students using the extension.
★★★★★
“Super awesome extension!! Works great for rewatching lectures!!!”
★★★★★
Helpful custom typed speeds, including values above 3x when needed.
★★★★★
“Works great, would recommend to anyone trying to cram before exams.”
★★★★★
Saved more than three hours during exam revision and planned to keep it installed for the degree.
★★★★★
“Great! Definitely helps with my slow-talking lecturers.”
★★★★★
Simple feedback, but still a win: “thx!”
Privacy note
The Chrome Web Store listing says the extension handles personally identifiable information and user activity. It also states the data is not sold, not used for unrelated purposes, and not used for creditworthiness or lending decisions. Read the full privacy policy →
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