Remove YouTube Autoplay

Remove YouTube Autoplay

Isn't YouTube autoplay the worst? This removes it

What is Remove YouTube Autoplay?
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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 786 ▲ 9
Rating: 3.46 (24)
Version: 0.1.7 (Last updated: 2023-06-05)
Creation date: 2018-10-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • http://www.youtube.com/
Size: 1.76M
URLs: Website
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Merlin
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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Simple to use
  • Impressive functionality when used with other scripts such as Tampermonkey
  • Effective in disabling YouTube autoplay
Cons
  • Some users report the extension is not functioning
  • Autoplay button still visible
  • Not working on some sites
Most mentioned
  • The extension disables YouTube autoplay
  • It's a beneficial solution against Google's default Autoplay re-enablement
  • Some users experience compatibility problems with the extension
Recent reviews
Autoplay button is still there
by Nolan Sekol Nolan Sekol, 2023-01-25

Rarely ever works now. Extension has been deprecated AND is now working on fewer sites. Try HTML blocker instead.
by Google User Google User, 2022-09-09

Doesn't work.
by Sam Wheat Sam Wheat, 2022-01-25
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Safety
Risk impact

Remove YouTube Autoplay may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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