Video Auto Pause

Stops multiple video services on tab unfocus and continues on focus

What is Video Auto Pause?

"Video Auto Pause" is a Chrome extension that seamlessly pauses online videos when you switch tabs, lock your computer, or scroll through comments. It automatically resumes playback when you return or refocus, helping prevent embarrassing moments during meetings or while working. With customizable settings, it supports popular video services and enhances your browsing experience while being lightweight and user-friendly. Stay in control of your viewing with this convenient tool!

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By: drodil

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Users: 3,000+

Rating: 4.03 (39) ▲ 1 new ratings

Version: 1.10.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-13)

Creation date: 2019-11-04

Risk impact: Very high risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage
activeTab
scripting
idle

Host permissions:

https://*.youtube.com/*
https://*.vimeo.com/*
https://*.netflix.com/watch/*
https://*.youtubekids.com/*
https://*.primevideo.com/*
https://*.max.com/*
https://*.disneyplus.com/*
https://*.twitch.tv/*
https://*.udacity.com/*

Size: 98.47K

Email: he*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 17547 ▼ 146

Other rankings

#1033 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 2

#1 in pause keyword 13

#40 in video keyword 69 ▼ 19

#45 in auto keyword 67 ▼ 21

#80 in return keyword 36 ▼ 12

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Other platforms

YouTube Auto LD (v1.0.11)

5.00

(3) 89

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Have you ever been caught off guard with a video still playing when someone (like your boss) surprises you? With Video Auto Pause, you won't have to worry anymore! This open-source Chrome extension automatically pauses various video services when you switch tabs, switch windows, lock your computer, or scroll through comments. It resumes playback seamlessly when you return or refocus. You can easily customize the functionality to fit your needs.

Key Features:

Auto-pauses videos on tab/window switch, computer lock, and comment scrolling
Resumes videos when you refocus or return to the tab/window
Supports various popular video platforms
Customizable settings to suit your preferences
Lightweight, open-source, and user-friendly

Enhance your browsing experience and stay in control with Video Auto Pause – small and convenient little extension for everyday use!

Version history

New on version 1.10.1:

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works well for auto pausing videos when switching tabs
Helpful for managing multiple tabs with video content
Relieves frustration of manually pausing and resuming videos

Cons

Does not work on certain platforms like Tubi or web videos that are not YouTube
Has issues with new tabs where videos start playing automatically
Frequent bugs leading to inconsistent functionality

Most mentioned

Not working for certain sites or if switching to new tabs
Desire for additional features like whitelisting and blacklisting tabs
Overall appreciation for functionality despite some bugs

Recent reviews

i was using some web video rather than youtube, but this is not working well there, if you fix that would be helpful to me. thank you

Nikhil Gupta, 2024-11-15

Yash Gaur, 2024-10-04

Its all great, i wanted to request a feature like making some tabs whitlist and blacklist. for example : i have a lecture running on youtube , vs code open and also lofi music being run in other tabs. so what i wanted it when i switch the tabs the lecture is pausing which works great, but i want the lofi to resume at the same time. i guess you understood what i mean, the other tab must play . umm, like adding a pair option.