Video Auto Pause

Stops multiple video services on tab unfocus and continues on focus

Video Auto Pause - Smart Video Control for Chrome

"Video Auto Pause" is a smart Chrome extension that enhances your browsing experience by automatically pausing videos when you switch tabs, lock your computer, or scroll away. It seamlessly resumes playback when you refocus, ensuring you won't be caught off guard. Easy to customize, lightweight, and user-friendly, this open-source tool supports various popular video platforms and offers additional features for personalized control, making it an essential tool for efficient video streaming.

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Extension stats

By: drodil

Users: 3,000+

Rating: 3.95

(41)

Version: 1.11.1 (Last updated: 2025-01-16)

Creation date: 2019-11-04

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
storage
activeTab
scripting
idle

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 97.88K

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

URLs: Privacy policy

Ranking

# 16,383 ▲ 22

Other rankings

#1001 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 8

#3 in pause keyword 13 ▼ 1

#40 in auto keyword 65 ▲

#85 in return keyword 37 ▼ 1

#97 in video keyword 80 ▼ 3

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

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 1.11.1:

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

It works good enough for many users.
Relieves frustration of manually pausing videos on tab switch.
Helpful extension that offers options for video management.

Cons

Resumes video playback in the background even when manually paused.
Does not work consistently on all sites, especially new tabs.
Issues with Bluetooth interference or microphone sounds causing unintended pauses.

Most mentioned

Not working or stops working after a while.
Problems with videos resuming unexpectedly when switching tabs.
Request for whitelist and blacklist features.

User reviews

It works good enough, but if you already have a video paused and then click away from it, it will actually resume playback in the background. That is a bit annoying because sometimes I do manually pause the video