YouTube Space bar Fix

Play or pause YouTube video with space bar even when the video is not focused.

YouTube Space Bar Fix - Play/Pause Easily

"YouTube Space Bar Fix" is a Chrome extension that allows users to play or pause YouTube videos using the space bar, regardless of whether the video player is in focus. It resolves common issues like preventing accidental page scroll and ensuring that the space bar controls the video playback seamlessly. With this extension, enjoy uninterrupted video control while watching YouTube without needing to click on the video player.

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Extension stats

By: https://jhaemin.com

Users: 941

Rating: 4.46

(24)

Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2024-04-07)

Creation date: 2024-01-08

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Size: 10.80K

Email: *****@jhaemin.com

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 32,075 ▲ 247

Other rankings

#1568 in Functionality & UI ▼ 24 #58 in pause keyword 13 #140 in space keyword 32 ▲ 3

Other platforms

YouTube Studio (vVARY)

4.34

(2,077,011) 283,614,227+

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

1.0.3

Prevent accidental page scroll

1.0.2

Fix space bar affecting the previously watched video in background on Shorts video page.

By pressing the left or right arrow keys on YouTube video player, the active element is changed to the progress bar. After that, pressing the space bar doesn't pause or play the video anymore.

It fixes the problem. With this extension, you can play or pause YouTube video with space bar even when the video is not focused.

User reviews

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Pros

Fixes the issue of spacebar not pausing videos
Works well on PC for many users
Address certain user frustrations with YouTube's default behavior
Provides a consistent pausing experience across videos

Cons

Sometimes the spacebar doesn't work after alt-tabbing
Conflicts with other extensions like 'Return YouTube Dislike'
Performance can be inconsistent; may require re-clicking play/pause
Spacebar may occasionally scroll down instead of pausing

Most mentioned

Works well/fine
Inconsistent performance
Conflicts with other extensions
Fixes spacebar issues
User gratitude for the development

User reviews

This fixed youtube's incompetence, thank you. The devs should really stop messing with stuff, if it ain't broke don't fix it Edit: works, but conflicts with the return youtube dislike extension