YouPause

Automatically pauses Youtube videos when they're in a background tab.
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YouPause is a Google Chrome extension that automatically pauses YouTube videos when they're in a background tab. That way, only the current (focused) Youtube video is playing. If you open a new YouTube tab in the background it will start downloading silently.

Manifest V2
By:
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Users:
121
Rating:
4.45
(11)
Version:
1.2.0 Last updated: 2014-01-11
Creation date:
2014-01-11
Risk:
High risk impact High risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*.youtube.com/
  • https://*.youtube.com/
Size:
72.01K
Email:
de*****@cod3.net
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Updated:
2 years ago

User reviews

Doesn't work with the new youtube which you can access via youtube.com/new
by Buddha R, 2017-05-18
всё супер
by Sasula S, 2015-03-24
Thanks
by FaHaD ALharthi, 2014-09-13
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouPause requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

YouPause may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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