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

Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.97
(354)
Version: 2.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-13)
Creation date: 2014-02-05
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • alarms
Size: 22.93K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Video Resumer (v1.2.4resigned1)
4.38 (71) 2,980+
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Extension summary

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Without this extension, for example, when you click through YouTube videos, back and forth, they always start from the beginning, even those, you left watched half way through. No more. With this extension, previously watched videos will resume from where you left them at. Even if you restart your browser.

Version 2.0.0 Migrated to V3 Manifest + light refactoring and move to ES6

Version 1.2.3 fixes jumping to previously stored position when given a URL with explicit timestamp

Version 1.2.1, 1.2.2 fix playback issues with updated YouTube interface.

Version 1.2.0 brings additional options, such as considering a video finished if only a few seconds remain on it and expiring older videos.

Version 1.1 and up now handles YouTube videos, posted on other websites.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well when it functions properly
  • Great for resuming videos on YouTube
  • User-friendly and straightforward setup
  • Provides a crucial functionality for users who watch videos frequently
Cons
  • Inconsistent performance; stops working frequently
  • Doesn't save the most recent video position reliably
  • Issues following changes in YouTube's structure
  • Requires frequent reinstallation to work
Most mentioned
  • Not working or inconsistent performance
  • Used to work well but has become unreliable
  • Request for updates or fixes due to functionality loss
  • Needs improvements for handling short videos or certain playlists
User reviews
Worked at first, then stopped working...
by Josh Sullivan, 2025-01-04

Doesn't work.... None of them do
by Chris Vydas, 2024-12-13

The extension works sometimes. It should always work. I don't like it.
by Doruktan Erkan, 2024-12-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Video Resumer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Video Resumer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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