YouTube Auto Pause/Play

Name: YouTube Auto Pause/Play
Rating: 4.67 (3 reviews)
Author: mughalabdul512

Pause YouTube video when switching tabs, resume when returning.

As of June 2026, YouTube Auto Pause/Play has 82 users and a 4.67/5 rating from 3 reviews in the Education category.

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Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+46.4%

Rating0%

4.67

3 reviews

Reviews0%

Version

1.0

Manifest V3

History

4 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	56	4.67	3	1.0
Apr 21, 2026	71	4.67	3	1.0
May 11, 2026	70	4.67	3	1.0
Jun 7, 2026	78	4.67	3	1.0
Now	82	4.67	3	1.0

Permissions & access

Permissions: tabsactiveTabscriptingstorage
Host access: https://www.youtube.com/*

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About

This is a lightweight Chrome extension that automatically pauses YouTube videos when you leave the tab and resumes them when you return. No more rewinding or missed moments — just a smoother, smarter YouTube experience.

Whether you're studying, working, or juggling multiple tabs, this extension ensures you never lose track of where you left off. It's designed to enhance your productivity and eliminate the frustration of missing content.

Key Features:
Automatically pauses video when you switch tabs
Resumes video playback when you return
Simple and clean popup UI with an enable/disable toggle

Why install it?

Ever switched tabs and missed something important in a video? Manually pausing every time is inconvenient, and forgetting to do it leads to missed content or distractions. This extension solves that problem by automatically handling pause and play for you — no clicks required. It saves your time, reduces distractions, and improves your YouTube watching experience across the board.