Disable Autoplay for YouTube™
Disable YouTube HTML5 player from auto-playing.
Disable Autoplay for YouTube™ | Firefox Add-on
"Disable Autoplay for YouTube™" is a lightweight Firefox add-on that prevents YouTube videos from auto-playing. With a convenient toolbar button, users can toggle autoplay on and off, indicated by color changes in the icon. The add-on offers configuration options to pause videos based on tab visibility and works with all types of YouTube videos. Activate your preferred settings easily to enhance your YouTube browsing experience.
Add-on stats
Manifest V3
Weekly download count: 38
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
Size: 36.58K
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Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- The only add-on that works for Firefox for blocking autoplay, as mentioned by some users.
- Some users claim that it works well after restarting Firefox.
- Works at least intermittently for blocking autoplay on YouTube.
Cons
- Does not work consistently for many users, with complaints about autoplay still happening.
- Some users report that it breaks other YouTube add-ons, like the STOP button add-on.
- Certain features or functionalities are disrupted, such as the YouTube channel home page being rendered unusable.
Most mentioned
- The add-on is reported not to work or have inconsistent performance across different systems.
- Many users express frustration over its failure to block autoplay as intended.
- There are issues with compatibility with other YouTube-related add-ons.
User reviews
by 全民三退解体中共邪教, 2025-02-24
Using Debian 12 (32 bit); it stopped audio playing when enabled; double checked; I don't know whether it had any effect on auto - play.
by DECH, 2025-01-06
Seems work fine to me
by Alepou, 2024-12-14
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Disable Autoplay for YouTube™ requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Request access to the following domains: youtube.com
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Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Disable Autoplay for YouTube™. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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