Video Resumer

Automatically resumes YouTube videos from where you played them last.

Video Resumer - YouTube Auto Resume Extension

"Video Resumer" is a Chrome extension that enhances your YouTube experience by automatically resuming videos from the last watched position, even after browser restarts. No more starting over; this tool saves your progress and allows seamless viewing. With updates like handling videos from external sites and additional playback options, it's an essential tool for any YouTube user who values continuity in their viewing experience.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 30,000+
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-13)
Creation date: 2014-02-05
Permissions:
  • storage
  • alarms
Size: 22.93K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Video Resumer (v1.2.4resigned1)
2,993+ 4.42 (74)
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works fine when it does function
  • User-friendly when operational
  • Great for seamless video playback when it works
  • Useful functionality for resuming videos
Cons
  • Often unreliable, doesn't remember video positions consistently
  • Requires frequent reinstallation to function properly
  • Known issues after YouTube updates
  • Doesn't work with short videos, lacks customizable settings
Most mentioned
  • Random functionality; works sometimes but not consistently
  • Issues relating to video position memory
  • Poor performance following YouTube updates
  • Frequent reinstallation needed for functionality
  • Lack of regular updates or maintenance for the extension
User reviews
перестало работать, нужно дорабатывать каждый раз...
by evorios s, 2025-03-05

Working smoothly for single video playback but when I added new video in queue list the add-on forgot to remember the video position and does not work anymore.
by Parash Mitra, 2025-01-25

Worked at first, then stopped working...
by Josh Sullivan, 2025-01-04
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Video Resumer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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