By: devG
The Auto-pause-video-extension for Firefox automatically pauses any playing video when the browser tab is switched away from the video. This ensures you don't miss any part of the video when multitasking or switching between tabs.
User Growth & Download Statistics
Manifest V2 Add-on
- By:
- devG
- Daily users:
- 2
- Version:
- 1.0 Last updated: 2024-06-28
- Version code:
- 5766251
- Creation date:
- 2024-06-27
- Risk:
- High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- Content scripts matches:
- <all_urls>
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 8.37KB
- Source:
- Firefox Add-ons Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-07-10
- Compare stats and ranking:
- Auto Pause Video on Tab Switch vs Auto Pause on Switch
- Auto Pause Video on Tab Switch vs Auto Pause Videos on Tab Switch
- Auto Pause Video on Tab Switch vs Auto Pause Videos on Tab Switch
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Is Auto Pause Video on Tab Switch Safe?
Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.
Auto Pause Video on Tab Switch requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
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Auto Pause Video on Tab Switch is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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