YouTube™ No Buffer - Stop Auto-playing Extension
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This extension stops YouTube HTML5 and Flash players from auto-buffering videos. Using this add-on (extension) you can save bandwidth and also prevent YouTube on multiple tabs from buffering media simultaneously.
You will have to click on the player to allow buffering of the media files. Once a player is buffered, it can play multiple tracks. There is no need to activate the player on each new track (so you can easily watch playlists for instance).
Features:
- Stop auto-playing on "/watch?v=" pages
- Stop auto-playing on "/user/" pages
- Stop auto-playing on "/channel/" pages
- Stop auto-playing on embedded YouTube players.
- Supports YouTube's new Material Design (as of version 0.2.2)
Notes:
- As of version 0.2.4, this extension is compatible with YouTube's material design
- As of version 0.2.5, this extension is not working on the old non-material design
- If you would like the extension to not stop buffering when switching back and forth to the mini-player ("i" keyword on YouTube pages), go to the options page and check "Do not stop the player if the player is already playing" option.
- This extension is compatible with ad-blocker extensions operating on YouTube pages.
User reviews
- Effectively stops autoplay for many users.
- Helps reduce headaches related to unwanted video playback.
- Works well for users who have tried other extensions.
- Allows users to manage multiple YouTube tabs effectively.
- Inconsistent performance, with reports of videos starting automatically despite settings.
- Recent updates have caused issues like black screens at the start of videos.
- Does not work on specific channels.
- Last YouTube updates have broken functionality for many users.
- Stopped working after recent YouTube updates.
- Inconsistent performance and issues with autoplay settings.
- Black screen issue on video playback.
- Works well most of the time, but not perfectly.
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YouTube™ No Buffer - Stop Auto-playing requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
YouTube™ No Buffer - Stop Auto-playing has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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