Automatically pauses YouTube videos when the tab loses focus and resumes when it gains focus.

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Version
1.1
Update
November 13, 2024
Size
1.62MiB
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Category
Users
11
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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Smart YouTube Play/Pause Extension

In this extension your YouTube video will automatically pause when you switch tab or minimize Google Chrome and when you came back to your tab then your YouTube video will automatically start.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Smart YouTube Play/Pause", "description": "Automatically pauses YouTube videos when the tab loses focus and resumes when it gains focus.", "version": "1.1", "permissions": ["tabs", "scripting"], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "host_permissions": [ "https://www.youtube.com/*", "https://youtube.com/*" ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" } }}
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How to download and manually install Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Smart YouTube Play/Pause extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Smart YouTube Play/Pause extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Smart YouTube Play/Pause extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Smart YouTube Play/Pause Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension file

Select and download the Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Smart YouTube Play/Pause extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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