YouTube Autoplay Preventer - Stop Video Previews
Block YouTube video autoplay on hover. Save bandwidth and prevent unwanted sounds.
As of June 2026, YouTube Autoplay Preventer - Stop Video Previews has 306 users and a 3.00/5 rating from 4 reviews in the Productivity category.
Usersdown 5.8 percent−5.8%
306
306
Ratingno change0%
3.00
4 reviews
Reviewsno change0%
4
Version
1.2.0
Manifest V3
History
10 snapshotsTracking since Apr 2, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 325 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 332 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 340 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| May 2, 2026 | 335 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| May 8, 2026 | 301 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| May 13, 2026 | 292 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| May 19, 2026 | 309 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| May 25, 2026 | 295 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 300 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 302 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
| Now | 306 | 3.00 | 4 | 1.2.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storage
- Host access
- *://*.youtube.com/*
Screenshots
About
🚫 Block YouTube Video Autoplay on Hover YouTube Autoplay Preventer is a powerful browser extension that blocks YouTube videos from auto-playing when you hover over thumbnails. Say goodbye to unwanted video previews, annoying sounds, and wasted bandwidth! 🎯 Key Features ✅ Block YouTube Autoplay**: Prevents videos from auto-playing when hovering over thumbnails ✅ Stop Unwanted Sounds**: No more sudden audio interruptions while browsing ✅ Save Bandwidth: Reduces data usage by blocking unnecessary video loading ✅ Improve Performance**: Faster YouTube browsing experience ✅ Enhanced Privacy**: Prevents unwanted video tracking and data collection ✅ Easy Toggle: Simple on/off control from the extension popup ✅ Cross-Browser Support: Works on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge 🚀 Why Use YouTube Autoplay Preventer? Problems This Extension Solves: - Annoying Auto-Play: YouTube videos start playing when you accidentally hover over them - Unwanted Sounds: Sudden audio interruptions while browsing or working - Bandwidth Waste: Videos loading unnecessarily, consuming your data - Performance Issues: Slower browsing due to multiple videos loading - Distraction: Video previews breaking your focus and concentration - Privacy Concerns: Unwanted video tracking and data collection Benefits You'll Get: - 🔇 Peaceful Browsing: No more unexpected sounds or video interruptions - ⚡ Faster Performance: Improved YouTube loading speed and responsiveness - 💾 Data Savings: Reduced bandwidth usage, especially important on mobile - 🎯 Better Focus: Browse YouTube without distracting video previews - 🛡️ Enhanced Privacy: Less unwanted tracking and data collection - 🧘 Stress-Free Experience: Enjoy a calmer, more controlled YouTube browsing
Technical
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 20.55KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- ideedcbdjnpgbombplbbclpkpdhobjdi
- Developer ID
- uaf9abd478f0189b911b9c2559cc75e72
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Aug 13, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Mar 13, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 7, 2026
- Website
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