Youtube Auto Pause
Stops Youtube (+ other video services) on tab unfocus and continues on focus
What is Youtube Auto Pause?
Youtube Auto Pause is a Chrome extension developed by drodil, and its main feature is "Stops Youtube (+ other video services) on tab unfocus and continues on focus".
Extension Screenshots
Download Youtube Auto Pause Extension CRX File
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Extension Usage Instructions
Have you ever watched a video on Youtube and suddenly someone (your boss) jumps behind you and the video keeps playing? No worries; with this extension the video will be paused when you change tab. Boss gone? Refocusing the tab will continue the video. And you can determine the functionality as you like.
Small and convenient little extension for everyday use!
Version history
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New on version 1.6.1:
* Fixed bug on auto resume on window focus
* Moved enabled sites under advanced settings
New on version 1.6.0:
* Allow selecting which services are enabled
* Bug fixes
New on version 1.5.0:
* Do not automatically resume if video has been paused by the user
New on version 1.4.1:
* Fix for unfocus/focus option
New on version 1.4.0:
* Option to pause on computer lock and resume on unlock
* Option to pause on window unfocus and resume on focus
* Default keyboard shortcut changes (Ctrl+Shift+P apparently was for printing)
New on version 1.3.9:
* Refactored options menu
New on version 1.3.8:
* Updated settings page
* Small bug fixes and improvements
New on version 1.3.7:
* Keyboard shortcut to pause/unpause videos
* Keyboard shortcut to mute/unmute videos
* Bug fixes
New on version 1.3.6:
* Update to manifest v3
* Add keyboard shortcut to disable extension
New on version 1.3.5:
* Improved settings handling
* Allow to pause when video goes off the screen when scrolling
New on version 1.3.0:
* Allow stopping playback on window minimize
* Pause/resume also Netflix and Vimeo videos Extension Basic Information
| Name |  Youtube Auto Pause |
| ID | pbehcnkdmffkllmlfjpblpjhflnafioo |
| Official URL | https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/youtube-auto-pause/pbehcnkdmffkllmlfjpblpjhflnafioo |
| Description | Stops Youtube (+ other video services) on tab unfocus and continues on focus |
| File Size | 280 KB |
| Installation Count | 1,705 |
| Current Version | 1.6.1 |
| Last Updated | 2023-10-20 |
| Publish Date | 2019-11-04 |
| Rating | 4.21/5 Total 24 Ratings |
| Developer | drodil |
| [email protected] | |
| Payment Type | free |
| Extension Website | https://github.com/drodil/youtube_auto_pause |
| Help Page URL | https://github.com/sponsors/drodil |
| Privacy Policy Page URL | https://github.com/drodil/youtube_auto_pause/blob/master/PRIVACY.md |
| Supported Languages | en |
| manifest.json | |
{
"update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
"name": "Youtube Auto Pause",
"version": "1.6.1",
"description": "Stops Youtube (+ other video services) on tab unfocus and continues on focus",
"permissions": [
"tabs",
"storage",
"activeTab",
"scripting",
"idle"
],
"host_permissions": [
"https:\/\/*.youtube.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.vimeo.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.netflix.com\/watch\/*",
"https:\/\/*.youtubekids.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.primevideo.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.hbomax.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.disneyplus.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.twitch.tv\/*"
],
"homepage_url": "https:\/\/github.com\/drodil\/youtube_auto_pause",
"options_ui": {
"page": "options.html",
"open_in_tab": false
},
"icons": {
"16": "images\/icon_16.png",
"32": "images\/icon_32.png",
"64": "images\/icon_64.png",
"128": "images\/icon_128.png"
},
"action": {
"default_popup": "options.html",
"default_icon": {
"16": "images\/icon_16.png",
"32": "images\/icon_32.png",
"64": "images\/icon_64.png",
"128": "images\/icon_128.png"
}
},
"background": {
"service_worker": "yt.js"
},
"externally_connectable": {
"ids": [
"*"
],
"matches": [
"https:\/\/*.youtube.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.youtubekids.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.vimeo.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.netflix.com\/watch\/*",
"https:\/\/*.primevideo.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.hbomax.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.disneyplus.com\/*",
"https:\/\/*.twitch.tv\/*"
]
},
"commands": {
"toggle-extension": {
"suggested_key": {
"default": "Ctrl+Shift+K",
"mac": "Command+Shift+K"
},
"description": "Toggle auto pause\/resume"
},
"toggle-play": {
"suggested_key": {
"default": "Ctrl+Shift+Space",
"mac": "Command+Shift+Space"
},
"description": "Toggle play\/pause"
},
"toggle_mute": {
"suggested_key": {
"default": "Ctrl+Shift+O",
"mac": "Command+Shift+O"
},
"description": "Toggle mute"
}
},
"manifest_version": 3
} | |
