The new Chrome extension enhances user experience by restoring video controls on platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok. Users can replace the 'shorts' in YouTube URLs to access the traditional video interface. The extension has prompted discussions about additional features such as playback speed adjustments and cross-browser support. Notably, the availability of a seek bar on YouTube Shorts may have been introduced recently, indicating platform enhancements. Some users expressed concerns that adding progress bars might impact content engagement negatively, especially for creators. Furthermore, alternatives for other browsers like Firefox and Safari have been suggested, indicating a desire for broader accessibility of these features.