YouTube Autoplay Blocker

Name: YouTube Autoplay Blocker
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: foto360

Block YouTube autoplay when opening tabs or switching back to YouTube.

As of June 2026, YouTube Autoplay Blocker has 181 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 3 reviews in the Productivity category.

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Users+178.5%

181

Rating0%

5.00

3 reviews

Reviews+50.0%

Version

1.3

Manifest V3

History

10 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	65	5.00	2	1.3
Apr 17, 2026	76	5.00	2	1.3
Apr 24, 2026	96	5.00	3	1.3
May 1, 2026	147	5.00	3	1.3
May 8, 2026	149	5.00	3	1.3
May 13, 2026	159	5.00	3	1.3
May 18, 2026	180	5.00	3	1.3
May 25, 2026	209	5.00	3	1.3
Jun 1, 2026	179	5.00	3	1.3
Jun 7, 2026	149	5.00	3	1.3
Now	181	5.00	3	1.3

Permissions & access

Permissions: storagetabsscripting
Host access: *://*.youtube.com/*, *://youtu.be/*, *://*.youtube-nocookie.com/*

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About

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