Remove YouTube Autoplay

Isn't YouTube autoplay the worst? This removes it

Remove YouTube Autoplay - A Simplified Viewer Experience

Remove YouTube Autoplay is a Chrome extension that puts the viewer back in control by disabling the autoplay feature on YouTube. The extension works even if you delete your browser history or enter incognito mode, providing a consistent user experience. However, it does not affect videos that wouldn't usually show the autoplay switch such as playlists, livestreams, etc. Simplify your YouTube experience with Remove YouTube Autoplay.
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Extension stats

Users: 854
-106
Rating: 3.15
(27)
Version: 0.1.7 (Last updated: 2023-06-05)
Creation date: 2018-10-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • http://www.youtube.com/
Size: 1.76M

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Extension summary

Simple extension to completely disable and remove the YouTube autoplay feature, which would load another video after the current one ends.

This extension will continue to work if you:

  • Delete browser history
  • Enter incognito mode (After enabling this option in your extension settings)

Note that this extension only affects videos that would normally show the autoplay switch, this excludes playlists, livestreams, etc.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works to disable autoplay for some users
  • Compatible with custom scripts from Tampermonkey
  • Provides satisfaction by disabling an annoying feature
Cons
  • Frequently doesn't work for many users
  • Autoplay is re-enabled automatically on YouTube
  • Extension has been deprecated and works on fewer sites
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Autoplay is still enabled
  • Functions well with Tampermonkey scripts
User reviews
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by B A Google User, 2024-12-10

by Bare Lifts, 2024-11-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Remove YouTube Autoplay requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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