YouTube Auto Pause icon

YouTube Auto Pause

by s20 · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Automatically pause YouTube videos in new tabs.

Users
237
−5 in 30 days
Rating
2.4 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
8
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#60K
#50K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 1 Jan 2025

Users

monthly, 3 years
0124248Oct 2023May 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 237 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
048Oct 2023May 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 8 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 YouTube Auto Pause

Are you tired of YouTube videos auto playing every time you open them in a new tab? Video Pause Control for YouTube is the solution you've been waiting for! This Chrome extension allows you to take control of your YouTube experience by automatically pausing videos when they're opened in new tabs. No more surprise noise or distractions when you're multitasking. With a single click, you can enjoy a quieter, more focused browsing experience.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+13+5.8%00.00
30 days−5−2.1%00.00
6 months+49+26.1%00.00
1 year+47+24.7%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where YouTube Auto Pause appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
pause#14+4

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.11 Jan 2025
1.021 Oct 2023

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
21 Oct 2023
Size
8 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
jeahehbibegcbofnhnkkofiajpljlfag

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
scriptingactiveTabstorage
Site access
https://www.youtube.com/*

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