Youtube Autoplay Blocker

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📦 v1.3

💾 11.91KiB

📅 2026-03-18

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Overview

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