Preview Blocker for YouTube TV

by tstern.dev@gmail.com · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Stops auto-playing previews on YouTube TV so you just see thumbnails. Videos still play when you click them.

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#370K

#279K among extensions

Version

1.0.0

updated 5 Oct 2026

About Preview Blocker for YouTube TV

Tired of YouTube TV auto playing previews when browsing on web? Preview Blocker for YouTube TV stops the auto-playing video previews on the home, live guide, and library screens, so you see plain, still thumbnails instead. When you actually want to watch something, just click it. The video opens and plays normally. Features: • Blocks auto-playing previews while you browse YouTube TV • Keeps thumbnails visible instead of moving video • Videos you click play normally • No settings to configure; it works as soon as it's installed • Collects no data, makes no network requests, and needs no special permissions Preview Blocker for YouTube TV is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google. YouTube and YouTube TV are trademarks of Google LLC.