Netflix Context Menu Shortcuts | Video Controls Plus

Tired of hunting for Netflix controls while watching? Video Controls Plus adds a powerful right-click context menu directly to Netflix, giving you instant access to the features you use most.

What's in the Netflix Context Menu?

Right-click anywhere on a Netflix video page to access these features:

FeatureWhat It Does
Skip IntroInstantly skip the intro sequence
Skip CreditsJump to the next episode
Toggle SubtitlesOpen subtitle/audio options
Increase Speed (+0.25x)Speed up playback
Decrease Speed (-0.25x)Slow down playback
Next EpisodePlay the next episode immediately

Why Use Context Menu Shortcuts?

Faster Than Native Controls

Netflix's built-in controls require hovering to reveal, then finding the right button. With the context menu:

  1. Right-click anywhere on the video
  2. Select your action
  3. Done

No hunting for tiny buttons or waiting for overlays to appear.

Works Without Pausing

The context menu appears over the video without interrupting playback. You can adjust speed or skip intros while the video continues playing.

Consistent Across All Shows

Unlike Netflix's skip buttons that appear and disappear based on what you're watching, the context menu is always available. Skip intro works even when Netflix doesn't show its automatic skip button.

How to Use Each Feature

Skip Intro

The "Skip Intro" option looks for Netflix's skip button and clicks it for you. Perfect for:

  • Binge-watching sessions
  • Rewatching shows you've seen before
  • When Netflix's auto-skip doesn't appear

Skip Credits / Next Episode

Jump straight to the next episode without waiting for credits. The extension looks for Netflix's "Next Episode" button and activates it.

Toggle Subtitles

Opens Netflix's audio and subtitle menu instantly. From there you can:

  • Turn subtitles on/off
  • Change subtitle language
  • Switch audio tracks
  • Adjust subtitle appearance

Speed Controls

Adjust playback speed in 0.25x increments:

  • Increase Speed: Current speed + 0.25x (max 3x)
  • Decrease Speed: Current speed - 0.25x (min 0.25x)

Unlike Netflix's native 1.5x max speed, you can go up to 3x for faster viewing or down to 0.25x for detailed analysis.

Enabling Netflix Features

By default, all Netflix context menu items are enabled. To customize:

  1. Click the Video Controls Plus extension icon
  2. Go to Options
  3. Find the Netflix Features section
  4. Toggle individual context menu items on/off

Available Settings

SettingDefaultDescription
Skip IntroOnShow skip intro in context menu
Skip CreditsOnShow skip credits option
Toggle SubtitlesOnShow subtitle toggle
Speed ControlsOnShow speed up/down options
Next EpisodeOnShow next episode option

Tips for Netflix Binging

Create a Watching Workflow

  1. Start your show
  2. Right-click > Skip Intro
  3. Adjust speed if desired (right-click > Increase Speed)
  4. When episode ends, right-click > Next Episode or Skip Credits

Speed-Watch Long Scenes

Dialogue-heavy exposition? Right-click to speed up. Action scene? Slow back down. All without reaching for any buttons.

Language Learning

Use the speed controls to slow down foreign language content:

  1. Right-click > Decrease Speed (2-3 times for 0.5x)
  2. Right-click > Toggle Subtitles for both audio and text
  3. Listen carefully at reduced speed
  4. Right-click > Increase Speed when comfortable

Keyboard Alternative

Prefer keyboard shortcuts? Video Controls Plus also supports keyboard controls for Netflix:

  • S / D - Adjust playback speed
  • Ctrl+Shift+V - Toggle floating controls

The context menu complements keyboard shortcuts for situations where clicking is faster than reaching for keys.

Troubleshooting

"No intro to skip" Message

This appears when Netflix doesn't currently show a skip intro button. Try:

  • Waiting a few seconds for the intro to start
  • The show might not have a marked intro

Speed Controls Not Working

Make sure you're clicking on the video element, not other page elements. The video element needs to be in focus for speed changes to apply.

Context Menu Not Appearing

  1. Verify Video Controls Plus is enabled
  2. Check you're on netflix.com (not a different streaming site)
  3. Try refreshing the page

Works on All Netflix Content

The context menu works across Netflix's entire library:

  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Documentaries
  • Anime
  • Kids content
  • Netflix Originals

No special setup required per title.

Conclusion

The Netflix context menu transforms how you interact with the streaming service. No more fumbling with overlays or waiting for buttons to appear. Right-click access puts control at your fingertips, literally.

Start using it: Open Netflix, right-click on any video, and explore the new features.

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Looking for more Netflix features? Check out our Complete Netflix Guide for all available enhancements.

Last updated 2026-03-27 by Video Controls Plus Team.