YouTube Space bar Fix

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

Extension stats

Users: 913 ▼ -32
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
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

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 spacebar issue on YouTube
  • Easy to use and works well on PC
  • Provides consistent functionality without needing to click elsewhere
  • Many users express gratitude for the fix
  • Works perfectly for most users
Cons
  • Occasional conflicts with other extensions
  • Sometimes fails after alt-tabbing
  • Inconsistent functionality; can work sometimes and not others
  • Spacebar may scroll down in certain situations
Most mentioned
  • Works well/works perfectly
  • Conflicts with other extensions
  • Inconsistent functionality
  • Gratitude for the fix
  • Spacebar scrolling issue
Recent 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
by Cool Beans, 2024-05-28

This extension works well on my PC and I haven't noticed any problems yet.
by Moon Watcher, 2024-05-23

Working fine (for now🤞)
by Tharun ChandraMohan, 2024-05-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

YouTube Space bar Fix requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

YouTube Space bar Fix is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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