AutoPause - Disable Autoplay for YouTube™

Stop YouTube videos from auto-playing automatically. Choose between pause or stop mode, prevent Up-Next autoplay.

AutoPause - Disable Autoplay for YouTube™ Stop YouTube videos from auto-playing. Choose pause or stop mode, prevent Up-Next autoplay, save bandwidth, and browse in peace. Take back control of your YouTube browsing experience! AutoPause for YouTube™ automatically stops and pauses videos from playing when you open them, so you can read comments, check the description, or open multiple background tabs without a loud cacophony of unwanted audio. Whether you're multitasking with multiple tabs open, saving metered mobile bandwidth, or simply tired of videos startling you the moment a page loads, AutoPause provides an effortless, lightweight solution that works seamlessly on desktop YouTube and embedded players. 🚀 KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE: ⏸️ Automatic Playback Stopper Instantly halts automatic playback on video watch pages and channel pages. Videos stay loaded at 0:00 until you choose to click play. 🔄 Two Playback Modes (Pause vs. Stop): • Pause Mode (Default): Pauses playback while allowing the video to buffer in the background. The video is ready to start immediately with zero delay when you click Play. • Stop Mode: Stops playback and cancels video buffering. Perfect for users on limited data caps or slower internet connections who want to save maximum bandwidth. ⏭️ Block "Up Next" Autoplay (Autonav Blocker) Prevents YouTube from automatically launching the next suggested video or playlist item when your current video finishes. Say goodbye to unwanted autoplay rabbit holes! 👁️ Smart Tab Focus (Auto-Pause in Background) Automatically pauses video playback when you switch away to another browser tab, and smoothly resumes playback when you return. 📱 YouTube Shorts Protection (Optional) Optionally block continuous auto-advancing on YouTube Shorts, allowing you to browse at your own pace. 🌐 Embedded Video Support Works across YouTube embedded video players (`youtube.com/embed/` and `youtube-nocookie.com/embed/`) across third-party websites and articles. 💬 Non-Intrusive On-Screen Notification Displays a sleek, subtle pill notification when a video is automatically paused, letting you know AutoPause is working quietly in the background. 📊 Bandwidth & Distraction Stats Track how many videos have been paused and view an estimate of the data saved directly inside the modern popup interface. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Install AutoPause for YouTube™. 2. Pin the extension to your Chrome toolbar for easy access. 3. Open any YouTube video. The video will be automatically paused/stopped until you click play. 4. Click the toolbar icon at any time to toggle protection on/off, switch between Pause/Stop mode, or adjust your settings. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY CHOOSE AUTOPAUSE? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • 100% User Intent Respecting: The extension never interferes with your intentional clicks. Whenever you click the player or press Spacebar/K, the video plays without hesitation. • Super Lightweight: Built on Manifest V3 with minimal resource footprint and zero impact on page load times. • Zero Telemetry & 100% Private: AutoPause runs completely on your local machine. No browsing history, video data, or analytics are collected or transmitted anywhere. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: Can I still play videos normally? A: Absolutely! AutoPause only prevents automatic playback upon opening a video. Whenever you click anywhere on the video or press Space/K, the video plays immediately. Q: What is the difference between Pause Mode and Stop Mode? A: In Pause Mode, YouTube is allowed to buffer the initial portion of the video in the background, meaning there is zero buffering wait time when you hit play. In Stop Mode, buffering is suspended completely, saving the most internet data. Q: Does it work with playlists? A: Yes! When "Block Up Next Autoplay" is enabled, AutoPause prevents YouTube from auto-jumping to the next video in a playlist once the current video finishes. Q: Is this extension free? A: Yes, AutoPause is 100% free with no ads, subscriptions, or hidden tracking. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER & TRADEMARKS: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube™ is a trademark of Google LLC. This extension is an independent software tool developed to enhance user convenience and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with YouTube or Google LLC.