YouTube Autohide

Automatically hides YouTube playback controls while paused. Works on fullscreen videos and allows the user to change the delay.

YouTube Autohide - Hide controls on paused videos

YouTube Autohide is a Firefox add-on that automatically hides YouTube playback controls when videos are paused. It works on fullscreen videos and allows users to customize the delay.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: SWB
Daily users: 290
-4
Rating: 4.08
(12)
Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2021-04-03)
Version code: 5210335
Creation date: 2018-01-31
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 35.57K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews


by BambusSchlong, 2024-06-27
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

YouTube Autohide 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
Low risk likelihood

YouTube Autohide has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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