HTML5 Video Speed Control vs Video Speed Controller: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | HTML5 Video Speed Control | Video Speed Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Cool Apps | igrigorik |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-19 | 2026-06-30 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are video speed controllers extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Video Speed Controller leads on permissions & access (100% vs 90%).
- On data & privacy, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- Video Speed Controller leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 10%).
- Video Speed Controller leads on community reputation (100% vs 83%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | HTML5 Video Speed Control | Video Speed Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 22.49/25 | 24.99/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 16/16 | 16/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 0.75/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 8.25/10 | 10/10 |
| Total | 78.63/100 | 95.17/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is HTML5 Video Speed Control safer than Video Speed Controller?
Video Speed Controller currently scores higher — 95/100 vs 79/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is HTML5 Video Speed Control safe?
HTML5 Video Speed Control currently holds safety grade B (79/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Cool Apps. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Video Speed Controller safe?
Video Speed Controller currently holds safety grade A (95/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by igrigorik. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: HTML5 Video Speed Control safety report · Video Speed Controller safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.