YouTube Auto Pause & Play

YouTube Auto Pause & Play automatically manages video playback so videos don’t continue playing when you leave YouTube. When you switch to another browser tab, minimize the browser, or move to another application, the extension automatically pauses the currently playing YouTube video. When you return to the YouTube tab or restore the browser, playback resumes automatically only if the extension paused the video. This ensures videos do not play unintentionally in the background and helps reduce distractions while working or browsing. Features Automatically pauses YouTube videos when: Switching browser tabs Minimizing the browser Switching to another application Automatically resumes playback when you return Respects manual control (no forced autoplay) Lightweight and fast Works only on YouTube Privacy No personal data collected No tracking or analytics No ads No external services This extension is designed to be simple, reliable, and respectful of user control. Tabs permission Used only to detect when the active tab or browser window changes in order to pause or resume YouTube videos. No browsing data is stored or shared.