Stop Autoplay for Youtube™ Extended chrome extension

Version: 4.1.1
Stop Autoplay for Youtube™ Extended
Stops autoplay on YouTube™. Extended: Starts the video when you focus the tab. Don't like? Use the version without 'Extended'.
2.34 Based on 410 user rates

What is Stop Autoplay for Youtube™ Extended?

Stop Autoplay for Youtube™ Extended is a youtube ads blocker extension for chrome. also, it is youtube extension and youtube autoplay extension. it's a free extension and is featured in Social & Communication, it has 10,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 2.34 from 410 rated user, last update is 2488 days ago.


What’s new in version 4.1.1?

                --- THIS IS THE EXTENDED VERSION: IT PLAYS THE VIDEO WHEN YOU SWITCH TO THE TAB ---
If you don't want this, search for the version without "Extended" or use this link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stop-autoplay-for-youtube/figkapeodjhdgnpiamleongcmecfjccb

Version History
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4.1.0: Modernized the code, more bullet-proof stopping. Merry Christmas!
4.0.6.3: Performance work; Also updated options page to give more information and a way to contact me when having issues.
4.0.5: This release stops pausing on playlist pages.
4.0.4: Right click on YT Video -> Loop is supported now.
Version 4.0: A YouTube™ experiment plays the video after being stopped. This updates addresses that. Also, it has a better performance now.

Description
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If you've ever opened a bunch of videos in the background, you'll know how annoying it is when they all start playing automatically.

With this extension, videos only start playing when you actually switch to tab which has the video in it. You'll never have to worry about videos autoplaying in the background. Plus, they will auto buffer, so no annoying load-spinner.


Do you encounter any problems? Feel free to contact me on the GitHub project page: https://github.com/kurtextrem/StopAutoplay/issues.

FAQ
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Why does it auto play the video after I switch to the tab?
See below:

What means "Extended"?
Stopped a video because you need to do something else? Switch back to the tab, it will start playing again.
If you don't want the extended feature, try out the standard version: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stop-autoplay-for-youtube/figkapeodjhdgnpiamleongcmecfjccb (Search for "Stop Autoplay for Youtube" (without the "Extended")            

How to install Stop Autoplay for Youtube™ Extended?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of Stop Autoplay for Youtube™ Extended


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 4.1.1
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Thursday, March 1st, 2018
  • Author: Jacob "kurtextrem" Groß

Stop Autoplay for Youtube™ Extended Available languages:

English.


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Reviews of stop autoplay for youtube™ extended:


Swgwmshar Basumatary (CyborgTJB) June 8th, 2021
Swgwmshar Basumatary (CyborgTJB)

Not working at all.


XY 20gy June 1st, 2019
XY 20gy

No working for me, sorry.


Samuel Coxson January 4th, 2019
Samuel Coxson

Anyone leaving a negative review doesn't seem to understand the point of this extension or how it works ignore them it does exactly what it says.

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