Disable YouTube Watch Later Autoplay

Watch individual videos that you saved for later without autoplaying all of them.

Disable YouTube Watch Later Autoplay

Disable YouTube Watch Later Autoplay is a browser extension that disables the autoplay behavior when selecting a video from the Watch Later list on YouTube. It removes the playlist parameters from the video URL, allowing you to watch individual videos without autoplaying all of them.

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By: jacamera

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.38

(24)

Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2024-04-07)

Creation date: 2022-03-21

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

scripting

Host permissions:

https://*.youtube.com/*

Size: 12.12K

Email: de*****@jeffcamera.com

Ranking

# 24,595 ▲ 92

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#7854 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 23 #42 in disable keyword 36 ▲ 3 #63 in watch keyword 22 ▲ 3 #115 in playlist keyword 15 ▼ 6

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Extension summary

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This browser extension disables the Watch Later autoplay behavior when selecting a video from the Watch Later list.

The YouTube Watch Later feature lets users save a video to watch at a later time. When selecting a video from the Watch Later list YouTube will then always autoplay every subsequent video from the list. This happens because YouTube treats the Watch Later list just like any other playlist and there is no way to disable autoplay when viewing videos in a playlist.

Once installed, the extension works automatically. When you click on a video on the Watch Later list the extension will remove the playlist parameters from the video URL, allowing you to watch the video or copy the URL without the default autoplaying playlist behavior.

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Pros

Works on multiple browsers (Chrome, Brave, Opera, Edge, Firefox)
Effectively prevents autoplay after finishing a video
Users appreciate the ability to watch videos without interruptions
Many users express gratitude for the developer's effort

Cons

Some users report that it stopped working after updates (YouTube or browser)
Doesn't remove '&list=WL' from the URL for some users
Compatibility issues with lesser-known browsers like Vivaldi
Some users find it doesn't work as expected in certain scenarios, like specific tab behaviors

Most mentioned

Doesn't work
Thank you for this extension
Works well for watching single videos
Problems after updates
Needs better compatibility with tab opening methods

User reviews

Quietly controls YT's firing off all over the place. Seems as good on Opera, Brave, and Edge ...and Firefox! Many thanks to the developer.

Jay Gatto, 2024-10-04

It doesn't work, unfortunately. The latest version of macOS, the latest version of Chrome. I installed the plugin, but after the video ends, the next one automatically starts playing, meaning nothing has changed in the behavior of the default player.

Alexey Petrovich, 2024-10-02

Es increíble que YouTube DAÑA (por poner una palabra bonita) algo en el funcionamiento de la web, y tengo que recurrir a una extensión para arreglarlo. Funciona tal cual dice el nombre. Ni mas, ni menos. Hace su trabajo. Es una manía la de estar conectado. ¿Termina un video? Anda, toma otro, no respires, no pienses.... consume (y yo solo quiero verme un video de mi Watch Later)