Prevent YouTube from playing videos instantly

Prevent YouTube from playing videos when a tab is opened and not highlighted.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-03-09
Users: 12
Rating: 4.00 (4)
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2015-11-05)
Creation date: 2015-11-05
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • *://www.youtube.com/
Size: 3.66K

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Extension summary

Note: Stopped supporting extension because this feature has been implemented in chrome v46.

When you right click on a youtube link and select open in a new tab, the video will play automatically, if you just want the video to chill out and download! and when you move to that tab you will play it? This extension does that.

you can see the source code for this extension here: https://github.com/MuhamadFaifi/youtube-autoplay

User reviews

not work
by Андрей, 2016-02-14

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Thanks, i loved it . it is help me with my bad internet . it allow to open a lot of video and playing the video after while thank you
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Prevent YouTube from playing videos instantly requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Prevent YouTube from playing videos instantly may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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