Correct YouTube Pause

Name: Correct YouTube Pause
Rating: 4.7273 (22 reviews)
Author: MrQuackDuck

Firefox extension to fix YouTube play/pause Spacebar function after Alt+Tabbing. *If you're a Chrome user, read full description

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Correct YouTube Pause is a handy browser extension designed to fix YouTube's recent bug where pressing the Spacebar to play or pause videos stops working after using Alt+Tab or when the video player loses focus. This extension restores seamless keyboard control over video playback, ensuring an uninterrupted viewing experience.

Available for Firefox and Chrome users, Correct YouTube Pause offers a simple solution to a frustrating usability problem. The extension's source code is open and accessible on GitHub, promoting transparency and community contributions. Whether you're multitasking between windows or simply want reliable play/pause control on YouTube, this extension enhances your browsing experience effectively.

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Version:

1.8.1 Last updated: 2024-03-04

Version code:

5701059

Creation date:

2023-10-27

Risk:

Permissions:

*://youtube.com/*

Content scripts matches:

www.youtube.com

Size:

13.41KB

Email:

mr*****@gmail.com

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-15

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Ranking

# 6,822 ▼ 59

Other rankings

#6 in pause keyword 11 #17 in cause keyword 25 #165 in function keyword 17 ▲ 1

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Developed by:

MrQuackDuck

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/correct-pause/

Email:

mr*****@gmail.com

Website:

https://justempire.net

Permission Change History

2023-10-31: Version 1.1 → 1.2

Add Permissions: *://youtube.com/*

Remove Permissions: <all_urls>

User Reviews

I don't know what a lunatic makes the spacebar do anything but pause, but thankfully, we still have some conscious people here with us.

by Fi*****, 2026-04-04

Great! What moron had the idea of making "K" the pause button? DUMB! This fixes it and makes space, the correct button, pause the video. Could you make one for netflix too? Space seems to be whichever button I pressed last, which is almost always the fullscreen button. So when I want to pause, all it does it close fullscreen mode and I have to use my mouse to pause and get food and grease all over it!!

by De*****, 2025-02-22

by Ch*****, 2025-02-04

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Is Correct YouTube Pause Safe?

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

Risk impact analysis details

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Correct YouTube Pause has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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