YouPause

YouPause

Allows to control YouTube videos using hotkeys

What is YouPause?
YouPause is a Chrome extension that enables you to control YouTube videos using hotkeys. With customizable hotkeys, you can easily pause and resume videos, as well as navigate through playlists. The extension also includes a Popup window with a list of paused videos and the option to disable notifications. Experience convenient video control on YouTube with YouPause!
Merlin
Stats
Users: 24
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 4.1 (Last updated: 2019-03-26)
Creation date: 2019-03-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*.youtube.com/watch*
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 141.31K
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Summary

Allows to control YouTube videos using hotkeys. By default use Ctrl+Shift+1 to pause all running YouTube videos in all tabs; Ctrl+Shift+2 to resume previously paused videos; Ctrl+Shift+3 and Ctrl+Shift+4 allow to move through videos in a playlist. Hotkeys are customizable in Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts settings (chrome://extensions/shortcuts)

What is new in version 4.1:

  • added two new hotkeys to navigate to next/prev video in a playlist

What is new in version 4.0:

  • a Popup window with a list of paused videos (click on the extension's button in Chrome to see it)
  • an option to disable notifications
  • fixed some bugs
  • Google Analytics tracking
User reviews
It's really useful especially when listening to music. Furthermore it is possible to change the hotkey by rightclicking the extension icon>manage extensions> keyboard shortcuts(at the bottom).
by Hassan M Hassan M, 2017-01-08
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Safety
Risk impact

YouPause is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install YouPause if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

YouPause has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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