Autoplay Killer

by hnetechnologies · hnetechnologies.com · Tools

Established publisherManifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Stops autoplay videos everywhere. One-click global toggle that pauses videos/audio and prevents sites from re-enabling autoplay.

Users

719

+15 in 30 days

Rating

2.6 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#37K

#31K among extensions

Version

1.1.0

updated 5 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 12 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 719 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 12 months

Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 10 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Autoplay Killer

Autoplay Killer Stop autoplay across the web. One click turns it ON and it pauses every video/audio in open tabs, then keeps new pages from auto-playing again. Why install Silence distractions on news sites, social feeds, and YouTube. Save bandwidth & battery by preventing auto-loading media. Stay focused—no surprise sounds or looping promos. Privacy-friendly: no tracking, no analytics. What it does Global kill switch: click the toolbar icon → badge shows ON. Instant pause: stops all playing media in current tabs immediately. Prevents re-autoplay: disables autoplay at page start and on dynamic content. Smart on YouTube & socials: light hooks without heavy polling (stable & fast). How it works (brief) Runs at page start, removes autoplay triggers, pauses media that tries to play without a recent user action, and watches for DOM changes to re-apply. Permissions (minimal) storage – remember ON/OFF. scripting & tabs – pause media and show the badge. Quick start Install and pin the extension. Click the icon → ON (badge appears). Enjoy quiet browsing; click again to turn OFF when you need autoplay.