# YouTube Pauser

> Single click the icon to play/pause the leftmost YouTube tab, double click to skip. The icon shows elapsed time and video length.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-pauseandskip](https://chrome-stats.com/d/youtube-pauseandskip)

## Overview

- **ID:** `youtube-pauseandskip`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mdzirbel
- **Category:** other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 62
- **Rating:** 4.88 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.2.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-07-21
- **Size:** 214 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-pauseandskip/)

## Description

YouTube Pauser is a streamlined Chrome extension designed for fast and simple control over your YouTube videos. With a single click on its icon, you can pause or play the leftmost YouTube tab without any popups interfering with your browsing experience. Double clicking the icon skips directly to the next video, making navigation effortless.

The extension's icon conveniently displays the current playback time alongside the total video length, giving you visual feedback at a glance. Ideal for users who want hassle-free video management with minimal interruption, YouTube Pauser emphasizes speed and simplicity. The source code is open and accessible on GitHub for those interested in customization or contribution.

## Rankings

- #14,481 — Overall
- #27 — cause
- #27 — pause

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `www.youtube.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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/youtube-pauseandskip)