Disable AutoPlay - Click to play

Name: Disable AutoPlay - Click to play
Rating: 3.8247 (97 reviews)
Author: Ed Gar

By: Ed Gar

This simple plugin prevents videos from automatic start. Plugin adds a red frame on the video, to start the video just click on the frame. It's kind of a "Click to Play".

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Disable AutoPlay - Click to Play

This Chrome extension stops videos from automatically starting on web pages, enhancing your browsing experience by preventing unexpected video playback. It overlays a noticeable red frame on videos, indicating that they won't play until you choose to click on them. This "Click to Play" feature gives you full control over when videos start, reducing distractions and potential data usage.

Easy to use and lightweight, the extension caters to users who prefer to manage video playback manually. Simply click on the red-framed video to start watching it when you're ready. Increase your browsing performance and enjoy a quieter, more controlled web environment with Disable AutoPlay - Click to Play.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Ed Gar

Daily users:

1,009 -7

Rating:

3.82

(97)

Version:

1.3resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-26

Version code:

5731793

Creation date:

2018-08-19

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Size:

30.85KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,211 ▲ 7

Other rankings

#12 in play keyword 27

#18 in disable keyword 25

#36 in display keyword 22

#50 in prevent keyword 36 ▲ 1

#70 in right click keyword 46 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

Ed Gar

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/disableautoplay/

User Reviews

Users broadly praise the add-on for blocking autoplay across many sites and providing a simple red-click overlay to control when a video plays. It’s lightweight and even helps on mobile, earning “sanity saver” praise. However, issues recur: not universal coverage across all sites, no per-site whitelist, an intrusive red frame, occasional glitches (double videos), and some site-specific breakages. Overall it’s effective but with notable trade-offs and feature requests.

Pros

Prevents auto-playing videos on a wide range of sites (YouTube, Pinterest, eBay, Fox Business, IMDB, Amazon Prime, etc.), reducing distractions.
Uses a red overlay square that you click to activate and view the video, giving you explicit control.
Lightweight and uses negligible system resources.
Effective on Firefox Mobile as well, according to user reviews.
Described by users as a 'sanity saver' and a godsend for blocking autoplay.

Cons

Not universally effective—some sites or video players still autoplay or behave oddly (e.g., Brightcove, certain pages or playlists).
Lacks per-site whitelist/disable options, forcing a site-wide experience.
Red frame overlay is intrusive and many users want it optional or hideable.
Occasional glitches like two videos playing after a click or inconsistent blocking on some pages.
Site-specific breakages (e.g., changes on Amazon Prime) can make it stop working and users may have to remove or disable it.

Recent reviews

Kind of does the job. I just don't know why anyone would think we'd want a big, ugly, red "click to play" box that frequently gets in the way and makes it hard to even play a video when you do want to. It also often seemed to quit working on YouTube, too. And there was usually a delay before working at all, like I saw at least one other person mention. I got tired of it and had to figure out something better.

by Re*****, 2026-06-11

The extension is too slow. It only starts working after about a second. If it's a video with sound, the cat jumps through the roof.

by Al*****, 2026-05-20

it works, but the red frame location is not precise in some site with lazy loading element Wish for a temporary switch or whitelist

by Fi*****, 2026-04-11

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Is Disable AutoPlay - Click to play Safe?

Risk impact

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Disable AutoPlay - Click to play requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Disable AutoPlay - Click to play has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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