YouPause

Allows to control YouTube videos using hotkeys

YouPause - Control YouTube Videos with Hotkeys

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!
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Extension stats

Users: 27
2
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 4.1 (Last updated: 2019-03-26)
Creation date: 2019-03-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://*.youtube.com/watch*
  • notifications
  • storage
Size: 141.31K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension 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, 2017-01-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouPause requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

YouPause has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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