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Video Auto Pause

by drodil · Workflow & Planning
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Stops multiple video services on tab unfocus and continues on focus

Users
4,000
0 in 30 days
Rating
3.7 / 5
+0.01 in 30 days
Ratings
62
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#15K
#13K among extensions
Version
1.13.0
updated 2 Feb 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
3002,1504,000Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 4,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
63462Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 62 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 Video Auto Pause

Have you ever been caught off guard with a video still playing when someone (like your boss) surprises you? With Video Auto Pause, you won't have to worry anymore! This open-source Chrome extension automatically pauses various video services when you switch tabs, switch windows, lock your computer, or scroll through comments. It resumes playback seamlessly when you return or refocus. You can easily customize the functionality to fit your needs. Key Features: * Auto-pauses videos on tab/window switch, computer lock, and comment scrolling * Resumes videos when you refocus or return to the tab/window * Supports various popular video platforms * Customizable settings to suit your preferences * Lightweight, open-source, and user-friendly Enhance your browsing experience and stay in control with Video Auto Pause – small and convenient little extension for everyday use! Version history ------------------------------------- New on version 1.13.0: * Mute instead pause New on version 1.12.0: * Localization to 21 languages * Domain exclusion/inclusion configuration * Audio fading * Options panel re-design New on version 1.11.4: * Fixed bug with two windows creating new tabs New on version 1.11.3: * Fixed bug of cursor tracking failing sometimes * Fixed bug with auto resume sometimes firing on tab unfocus New on version 1.11.2: * Improved icon handling * Active tab check fixes New on version 1.11.1: * Fix viewport check * Fix enabled/disabled icons New on version 1.11.0: * Enabled support for all pages New on version 1.10.1: * Possibility to disable extension for a single tab (as requested in the feedback) New on version 1.9.2: * Fixes for the disabled icon handling New on version 1.9.0: * Icon will now turn gray on pages where extension is not enabled or if it's disabled completely New on version 1.8.0: * Add option to disable full screen pausing New on version 1.7.7: * Ignore all pause/resume activity when in full screen New on version 1.7.6: * Changed hbomax.com to max.com * Automation for Github repository New on version 1.7.0: * Minor version bump for new features * Fixed issue with site specific settings New on version 1.6.6: * Improve script injecting procedure New on version 1.6.5: * New logo added New on version 1.6.4: * Support for udacity.com * Non active videos will be paused on window creation * Fixed bug where video restarted after it has ended * Fixed bug where settings were not refreshed after script injection New on version 1.6.3: * Add option how to handle manual pausing of video * Add debug mode New on version 1.6.2: * Allow pausing video when moving cursor out of viewport New on version 1.6.1: * Fixed bug on auto resume on window focus * Moved enabled sites under advanced settings New on version 1.6.0: * Allow selecting which services are enabled * Bug fixes New on version 1.5.0: * Do not automatically resume if video has been paused by the user New on version 1.4.1: * Fix for unfocus/focus option New on version 1.4.0: * Option to pause on computer lock and resume on unlock * Option to pause on window unfocus and resume on focus * Default keyboard shortcut changes (Ctrl+Shift+P apparently was for printing) New on version 1.3.9: * Refactored options menu New on version 1.3.8: * Updated settings page * Small bug fixes and improvements New on version 1.3.7: * Keyboard shortcut to pause/unpause videos * Keyboard shortcut to mute/unmute videos * Bug fixes New on version 1.3.6: * Update to manifest v3 * Add keyboard shortcut to disable extension New on version 1.3.5: * Improved settings handling * Allow to pause when video goes off the screen when scrolling New on version 1.3.0: * Allow stopping playback on window minimize * Pause/resume also Netflix and Vimeo videos

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%+1+0.01
6 months+1,000+33.3%+5+0.01
1 year+1,000+33.3%+8−0.01

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Video Auto Pause appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
pause#7+2
auto#58+41
bug fixes#74new

Version history

26 versions recorded
1.13.02 Feb 2026
1.11.429 Jan 2026
1.11.323 Jan 2026
1.11.27 Jun 2025
1.11.116 Jan 2025
1.11.013 Jan 2025
1.10.213 Oct 2024
1.10.18 Oct 2024

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
4 Nov 2019
Size
144 KB
Languages
de, en, id, nl, vi, tr, da, et
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
pbehcnkdmffkllmlfjpblpjhflnafioo

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 3, likelihood 0
Permissions
tabsstorageactiveTabscriptingidle
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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