Block YouTube video autoplay on hover. Save bandwidth and prevent unwanted sounds.
Users
801
+274 in 30 days
Rating
2.7 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
7
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#35K
#30K among extensions
Version
1.3.1
updated 8 Sep 2026
Users
monthly, 14 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:801 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 14 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:7 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About YouTube Autoplay Preventer - Stop Video Previews
🚫 Block YouTube Video Autoplay on Hover
YouTube Autoplay Preventer is a powerful browser extension that blocks YouTube videos from auto-playing when you hover over thumbnails. Say goodbye to unwanted video previews, annoying sounds, and wasted bandwidth!
🎯 Key Features
✅ Block YouTube Autoplay**: Prevents videos from auto-playing when hovering over thumbnails
✅ Stop Unwanted Sounds**: No more sudden audio interruptions while browsing
✅ Save Bandwidth: Reduces data usage by blocking unnecessary video loading
✅ Improve Performance**: Faster YouTube browsing experience
✅ Enhanced Privacy**: Prevents unwanted video tracking and data collection
✅ Easy Toggle: Simple on/off control from the extension popup
✅ Cross-Browser Support: Works on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
🚀 Why Use YouTube Autoplay Preventer?
Problems This Extension Solves:
- Annoying Auto-Play: YouTube videos start playing when you accidentally hover over them
- Unwanted Sounds: Sudden audio interruptions while browsing or working
- Bandwidth Waste: Videos loading unnecessarily, consuming your data
- Performance Issues: Slower browsing due to multiple videos loading
- Distraction: Video previews breaking your focus and concentration
- Privacy Concerns: Unwanted video tracking and data collection
Benefits You'll Get:
- 🔇 Peaceful Browsing: No more unexpected sounds or video interruptions
- ⚡ Faster Performance: Improved YouTube loading speed and responsiveness
- 💾 Data Savings: Reduced bandwidth usage, especially important on mobile
- 🎯 Better Focus: Browse YouTube without distracting video previews
- 🛡️ Enhanced Privacy: Less unwanted tracking and data collection
- 🧘 Stress-Free Experience: Enjoy a calmer, more controlled YouTube browsing
Growth
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
+268
+50.3%
0
0.00
30 days
+274
+52.0%
0
0.00
6 months
+453
+130.2%
+3
−0.29
1 year
+748
+1411.3%
+5
−0.29
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where YouTube Autoplay Preventer - Stop Video Previews appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change