Disable Autoplay for YouTube™

Name: Disable Autoplay for YouTube™
Rating: 3.0754716981132075 (159 reviews)
Author: Lynn

Disable YouTube HTML5 player from auto-playing.

Disable Autoplay for YouTube™ - Control Video Playback

Disable Autoplay for YouTube™ is a user-friendly chrome extension designed to enhance your YouTube viewing experience by preventing videos from auto-playing. With a simple ON/OFF switch, this tool provides the option to pause or stop videos automatically, with further adjustments like continuation of buffering and the focus of the tab available in the settings. It is perfect for viewers prioritizing control over their YouTube browsing, and compatible with embedded videos while being customizable for YouTube shorts and the miniplayer.

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Extension stats

By: Lynn

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 3.08

(159)

0.01

Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-12-05)

Creation date: 2017-07-31

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Size: 34.57K

Email: qa*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Chrome Web Store

Ranking

# 7,499 ▼ 7

Other rankings

#3706 in Tools ▼ 8

#20 in disable keyword 21 ▼ 1

#29 in stop keyword 45 ▲ 3

#145 in pause keyword 27 ▲ 8

#164 in youtube shorts keyword 24 ▲

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Disable Autoplay for YouTube™ (v0.1.3)

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Allows control over video playback so videos don't autoplay when a tab is opened
Effective in preventing buffering issues and interruptions during playback
Easy to find and adjust settings to customize functionality
User-friendly; many users appreciate the clear instructions and options available

Cons

Inconsistent functionality; some users report that it just stops working without warning
Requires manual adjustment of settings for optimal performance
Some users experience issues with black screens or delays when playing videos
Not all users found it effective without exploring the settings

Most mentioned

Works great when settings are properly configured
Doesn't function as expected for some users
Effective in preventing videos from autoplaying in open tabs
Requires users to navigate settings for full functionality
Recent bugs or issues have led to frustration among users

User reviews

Had been broken recently by a YouTube update, but seems to work again for me, great extension.

Jeremy Philippe, 2025-03-14

doesn't work

polarbear, 2025-03-02

It worked great, but in the last couple of weeks something has happened that prevents me from playing a youtube video if it's been more than 5 seconds since i opened the tab. The solution to this is to update the page when i want to watch, and then click play within 2-5 seconds, really annoying.

Richard Raabu, 2025-02-26

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Disable Autoplay for YouTube™ requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Disable Autoplay for YouTube™ is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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