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YouTube Autoplay Blocker

by foto360

v1.3 Updated Mar 18, 2026 11.91KiB
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Description

Stop YouTube videos from starting automatically when you return to a previously opened tab. YouTube Autoplay Blocker is a lightweight (~18KB) extension that ensures videos remain paused when you click on an old YouTube tab. It stops the browser from auto-playing media just because the tab regained focus. The video plays only when you explicitly click Play. Why install it: - Prevents paused videos from auto-resuming when you switch back to their tab. - Gives you complete control over playback without unexpected media starts. - Fully compatible with the latest March 2026 YouTube updates. - Has zero impact on browser performance or page load times. What it blocks: - Standard YouTube videos auto-resume. - YouTube Shorts autoplay. - Miniplayer autoplay. Privacy & Cost: - 100% free with no ads. - Zero trackers and no data collection. - Code execution is strictly isolated to YouTube domains. Changelog: v1.3 (17.03.2026): - Updated core logic to match the newest YouTube DOM modifications. - Videos stay strictly paused when returning to an old tab, but play normally when you manually select a new video. Support: This extension is completely free. If you find it useful, buy me a coffee to support future updates: https://buycoffee.to/foto360
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Permissions

scripting Can inject scripts into web pages storage Can store data locally in your browser tabs Can see your open tabs and their URLs

Details

Version 1.3
Updated Mar 18, 2026
Size 11.91KiB
First Seen Mar 22, 2026