Prevent YouTube from playing videos instantly

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

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manifest.json

{
  "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
  "name": "Prevent YouTube from playing videos instantly",
  "description": "Prevent YouTube from playing videos when a tab is opened and not highlighted.",
  "version": "1.5",
  "manifest_version": 2,
  "background": {
    "scripts": [
      "background.js"
    ]
  },
  "permissions": [
    "tabs",
    "*://www.youtube.com/"
  ]
}