Correct Pause

Extension to fix YouTube Spacebar play/pause function

Extension stats

By: Aljo
Users: 514 ▼ -3
Rating: 4.61 (23)
Version: 1.8.1 (Last updated: 2024-03-12)
Creation date: 2023-11-16
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://youtube.com/*
Size: 8.76K

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Extension summary

This extension was made by MrQuackDuck, not me (Aljo). The reason it's under my name is because I bought a chrome developer account, and offered to publish the extension while giving full credit to the original developer.

After a recent update, YouTube is now having an issue with pressing Spacebar to play/pause the video after Alt+Tab and in cases when you're unfocused from the videoplayer. This browser extension is here to fix this.

Source code: https://github.com/MrQuackDuck/CorrectPause Check out more stuff on https://justempire.net

Support mail: [email protected]

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Eliminates frustration with spacebar for play/pause functionality
  • Works effectively across YouTube
  • Improves usability for users who multitask with YouTube and other applications
  • Highly appreciated for fixing the spacebar issue
  • Simple installation and functionality
Cons
  • Can interfere with YouTube Music by breaking the pause functionality
  • Issues with frame skipping when using frame-by-frame buttons on YouTube
  • Could be improved by limiting its application to just www.youtube
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly
  • Spacebar issue driving users nuts
  • Pauses most of the time
  • Alt tab pause function
  • Great job
Recent reviews
gorgeous
by Luiz, 2024-07-01

No more frustrated hammering of the spacebar — it now pauses most of the time. I'll change to 5 stars if it can also be made to pause instead of mute when the volume is in focus.
by Mark James, 2024-06-29

by Coolpanda, 2024-05-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Correct Pause requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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