Here are two methods (from [this][1] site), although neither are ideal: ---------- *Does not work for all videos!* **Method 1:** Go to http://www.youtube.com/html5 and request the HTML5 player. ---------- *Works for all videos but is a hassle.* **Method 2:** Copy the videoID and paste it after `v=` in the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=&vq=large. Note: The videoID is the alphanumeric string after `v=` e.g., for youtube.com/watch?v=KxICWhyO7dI&feature=autoplay, it's `KxICWhyO7dI`. [1]: http://yatharthrock.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-speed-up-or-slow-down-playback.html