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Video Blocker Extension

Video Blocker stops annoying autoplay videos before they start.

* Prevents all web videos from automatically playing on pages.
* Allows you to whitelist specific domains like youtube.com where you want videos to play.
* Allows you to enable a single video by clicking on the video directly.
* If you find a video this extension is not currently blocking, I'd love to hear about it. Hit me up on twitter @benplowman.

New in version 1.2 (October 2022):
* Fixed a bug where several languages were poorly translated.
* Migrated to the latest version of the Chrome Extensions framework (manifest v3)

New in version 1.1:
* Fixed a bug where some videos were no longer being blocked.

New in version 1.0:
* Reduce CPU usage in pages with lots of content updates.
* Support for adding domains with multiple parts like \"stan.com.au\" to the allow list. Before you could only add the end of the domain, \"com.au\", to the allow list, which didn't make much sense.
* Removed unused notifications permission.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "author": "Ben Plowman", "name": "__MSG_app_name__", "description": "__MSG_app_description__", "default_locale": "en", "version": "1.2", "icons": { "128": "img/tv.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": "img/icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [""], "js": ["jquery-3.1.1.min.js", "background.js", "content.js"], "css": ["content_script.css"], "all_frames": true }], "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": ["img/icon.png"], "matches": [""], "extension_ids": [] }]}
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How to download and manually install Video Blocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Video Blocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Video Blocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Video Blocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Video Blocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker extension file

Select and download the Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker 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 Video Blocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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J J (ID: 000000dde7a51409) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/13/2024 July 13, 2024: It's no longer working on any other sites. This extension hasn't been updated in more than 2 years. Newer: I loved this extension but now most videos play uninterrupted to the point that it is useless and now I will remove it. This extension was great for years but no more. the dailymail.co.uk the videos play whether it's on or not. Other sites it doesn't work either. As time passes it seems more and more sites play their video with this blocker enabled. I have to find something else

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Suzanne V (SIOUXSPUR) (ID: 00000088161550d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/03/2023 It works beautifully! I'm tired of all these videos! I use it on Chrome

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Randy Henry (ID: 0000004c3551549b) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/10/2023 I installed this to specifically block Amazon's "influencer" annoying videos. It didn't work. I was still annoyed. Removed. But thanks for trying.

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Tyrand (ID: 0000002a0c8579b2) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/13/2023 It doesn't work everywhere. Example: https://www.ign.com/articles/video-game-release-dates-ps4-ps5-xbox-one-series-x-nintendo-switch

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B (ID: 0000007b961f7d62) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 06/14/2023 It works.