Video Blocker

Block videos from playing.

Video Blocker - Stop Autoplay Videos with Chrome Extension

Video Blocker is a Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by stopping autoplay videos on various web pages. This handy tool prevents all web videos from playing automatically, reducing CPU usage especially on pages with high content updates. It also includes a whitelisting feature where users can specify trusted domains. If you want to play a video, simply click on it. The application's latest versions include multiple bug fixes, better language translations, as well as an updated framework. Streamline your browsing with Video Blocker!

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By: Ben Plowman

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 3.43

(129)

Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2022-10-27)

Creation date: 2020-02-06

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
activeTab
storage

Size: 2.02M

Email: be*****@gmail.com

Ranking

# 7,858 ▲ 43

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#609 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 8 #43 in video keyword 69 ▲ 10 #223 in like keyword 16 ▼ 6 #234 in overlay keyword 37 ▼ 2

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Extension summary

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Video Blocker stops annoying autoplay videos before they start.

Prevents all web videos from automatically playing on pages.
Allows you to whitelist specific domains like youtube.com where you want videos to play.
Allows you to enable a single video by clicking on the video directly.
If you find a video this extension is not currently blocking, I'd love to hear about it. Hit me up on twitter @benplowman.

New in version 1.2 (October 2022):

Fixed a bug where several languages were poorly translated.
Migrated to the latest version of the Chrome Extensions framework (manifest v3)

New in version 1.1:

Fixed a bug where some videos were no longer being blocked.

New in version 1.0:

User reviews

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Pros

Works as advertised and blocks most videos effectively.
Users appreciate that it stops videos from autoplaying.
It has a simple interface that provides a link to play videos if desired.
Many users report satisfaction with its performance on major websites like YouTube and Instagram.

Cons

It has issues blocking videos on certain sites (e.g., Twitch, Amazon).
Some users find the implementation of blocked video visuals unattractive.
The extension hasn't been updated in a while, leading to reduced effectiveness on newer sites.
Users express frustration with its inconsistency in blocking, especially with ads.

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