Stops video autoplay gracefully.
AutoplayStopper Extension
IMPORTANT NOTICE: some video conferencing sites will only work if they are allowed to autoplay...
If videos still autoplay try enabling proactive blocking for the site by either
Clicking the 'Allow autoplay for...' menuitem until it's highlighted dark red.
Adding 'Block (shadow)' autoplay exception for the site from the settings.
Features:
• Allow autoplay for websites
• Enable proactive blocking for websites
Stop media autoplay in shadow dom (performance impact)
• Allow session autoplay for websites
Stop only first autoplay for a continuous session in the website (for video sites like Dailymotion)
• Disable flash detection for websites
Force sites to use their html5 player which can always be stopped.
• Quick add-on enable/disable (left-dblclick)
• Play/Pause context menu item will show for covered video elements (ctrl+right-click to ensure default context)
Release Notes:
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Version 1.9.8.1 10/9/2023
• Fixed popup menu.
Version 1.9.8 7/12/2022
• Fixed shadow for msn.
Version 1.9.7 6/9/2022
• Fixed context menu & popup.
Version 1.9.6 13/7/2022
• Added proactive blocking.
Version 1.9.5 25/2/2022
• Added exceptions import/export.
Version 1.9.4 26/7/2021
• tweaks...
Version 1.9.3 1/6/2021
• Improved jwplayer handling.
Version 1.9.1 14/3/2021
• Improved youtube handling.
Version 1.9.0 23/2/2021
• Added keyboard activation.
• Improved youtube handling.
• Improved site permissions interaction.
Version 1.8.7 30/1/2021
• Added deep nodes handling.
Version 1.8.5 17/1/2021
• Added strict blocking mode.
• Improved play rejection.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install AutoplayStopper extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install AutoplayStopper extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download AutoplayStopper extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the AutoplayStopper extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the AutoplayStopper extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper extension file
Select and download the AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper 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 AutoplayStopper extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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