# Video Auto Pause

> Stops various video services on tab unfocus and continues on focus

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/video-auto-pause](https://chrome-stats.com/d/video-auto-pause)

## Overview

- **ID:** `video-auto-pause`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Heikki Hellgren
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,tabs,games-entertainment
- **Daily users:** 46
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.13.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-29
- **First published:** 2024-08-06
- **Size:** 150 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/video-auto-pause/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/drodil/video\_auto\_pause/issues](https://github.com/drodil/video_auto_pause/issues)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/video-auto-pause/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/video-auto-pause/privacy/)

## Description

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 extension automatically pauses YouTube and other 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!

See more info at <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/3605306b2796bf4562d915c579a6081f44353374e5bfb8757e705d72b7eefdac/https%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv=oWHzG3D0H6s" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWHzG3D0H6s</a>

## Rankings

- #16,837 — Overall
- #17 — pause
- #28 — cause
- #121 — continue
- #194 — auto
- #212 — resume

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `idle`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/video-auto-pause)