YouTube™ Stop Button
Adds a stop button to the player interface to unload the player and stop the video from buffering any time.
What is YouTube™ Stop Button?
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Summary
This extension unloads the YouTube player without affecting the actual page. Removing the player eliminates any network requests to fetch or buffer the video. This is especially useful when you wish to watch the video later without YouTube preloading it and consuming your bandwidth.
Key Features:
- Disables automatic buffering
- Halts player-related network activities
- Unloads the player while keeping the page intact
The extension introduces a new "Stop" button located next to the "Play" button. Click the "Stop" button whenever you want to unload the player.
Additional Notes:
- This extension exclusively supports the HTML5 player, offering no compatibility with Youtube's old Flash player.
- Built on manifest v3, this extension adheres to the specified guidelines.
- It only operates when the "Stop" button is triggered and remains in an idle state at all other times, ensuring no background activities are running.
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Pros
- Adds 'stop' button to youtube player
- Allows user to see thumbnail full screen
- Works well with latest Chrome version
Cons
- Stops working after recent update
- May have adware that opens unsolicited tabs
- Doesn't work when video is on another site
Most mentioned
- Doesn't work after recent update
- Black screen instead of stopping video
- Issue with permissions to read browsing history
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Safety
Risk impact
YouTube™ Stop Button may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
YouTube™ Stop Button has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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