YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay)
Prevents YouTube HTML5 and Flash players from auto-buffering (auto-playing) videos
Firefox Add-On: YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay)
YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay) is a comprehensive Firefox extension designed to stop auto-buffering and auto-playing of videos in YouTube's HTML5 and Flash players. This helps to save precious bandwidth, limit simultaneous buffering of multiple tabs and enhances user control over YouTube's playback. Features support for "/watch?v=", "/user/", and "/channel/" pages among others. Note: the add-on does not aim to stop YouTube players from playing next tracks.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: James Fray
Rating: 4.10 
(135)
Weekly download count: 29
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- storage
- *://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 55.52K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Effectively prevents YouTube videos from auto buffering/playing when opened in new tabs
- Improves page loading speed by stopping video playback until manually activated
- Works well in combination with other extensions like ad blockers
Cons
- Can cause pages to reload when starting times are included in URLs
- Sometimes starts playing hidden videos on certain pages
- Inconsistent behavior with specific video types (e.g. clips, videos with content warnings)
- Has bugs that prevent posting comments while the extension is enabled
Most mentioned
- Prevents auto-play and buffering of videos until manually clicked to play
- Issues with reloading pages for certain YouTube URLs
- Bugs that interfere with the use of YouTube's interface, such as hidden playable videos
User reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-17
by Maksim, 2024-11-22
by Firefox user 17971386, 2024-03-16
Add-on safety
Risk impact
YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood
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Risk likelihood analysis details
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