Disable autoplay and preloading of HTML5 video and audio players.
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 127
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
Size: 19.60K
Email: af*****@outlook.com
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated: a day ago
User reviews
Pros
- Works as intended on certain sites like YouTube for some users, at least previously
- Simple and useful for stopping autoplay on videos
- Has been reliable for years for some users
Cons
- Doesn't work on popular sites like YouTube and Facebook
- Causes issues with Cloudflare verification, resulting in infinite loops or failed logins
- Has broken functionality with other services like Spotify and OnlyOffice integration
- No per-domain preferences, which limits customization
Most mentioned
- Failure to prevent autoplay on YouTube
- Problems with Cloudflare verification
- Issues with functionality on mobile devices and various popular websites
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User reviews
by 天灭中共退党团队保平安, 2025-03-24
Doesn't work at all. YouTube keeps autoplaying.
by Crack Bolt, 2025-03-21
by Firefox user 16861871, 2025-03-20
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Disable HTML5 Autoplay requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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