Stops multiple video services on tab unfocus and continues on focus

Latest Version

Version

1.10.2

Update

October 12, 2024

Size

96.16KiB

Developer

Video Auto Pause Extension

Have you ever been caught off guard with a video still playing when someone (like your boss) surprises you? With Video Auto Pause, you won't have to worry anymore! This open-source Chrome extension automatically pauses various video services when you switch tabs, switch windows, lock your computer, or scroll through comments. It resumes playback seamlessly when you return or refocus. You can easily customize the functionality to fit your needs.

Key Features:

* Auto-pauses videos on tab/window switch, computer lock, and comment scrolling
* Resumes videos when you refocus or return to the tab/window
* Supports various popular video platforms
* Customizable settings to suit your preferences
* Lightweight, open-source, and user-friendly

Enhance your browsing experience and stay in control with Video Auto Pause – small and convenient little extension for everyday use!

Version history
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New on version 1.10.1:
* Possibility to disable extension for a single tab (as requested in the feedback)

New on version 1.9.2:
* Fixes for the disabled icon handling

New on version 1.9.0:
* Icon will now turn gray on pages where extension is not enabled or if it's disabled completely

New on version 1.8.0:
* Add option to disable full screen pausing

New on version 1.7.7:
* Ignore all pause/resume activity when in full screen

New on version 1.7.6:
* Changed hbomax.com to max.com
* Automation for Github repository

New on version 1.7.0:
* Minor version bump for new features
* Fixed issue with site specific settings

New on version 1.6.6:
* Improve script injecting procedure

New on version 1.6.5:
* New logo added

New on version 1.6.4:
* Support for udacity.com
* Non active videos will be paused on window creation
* Fixed bug where video restarted after it has ended
* Fixed bug where settings were not refreshed after script injection

New on version 1.6.3:
* Add option how to handle manual pausing of video
* Add debug mode

New on version 1.6.2:
* Allow pausing video when moving cursor out of viewport

New on version 1.6.1:
* Fixed bug on auto resume on window focus
* Moved enabled sites under advanced settings

New on version 1.6.0:
* Allow selecting which services are enabled
* Bug fixes

New on version 1.5.0:
* Do not automatically resume if video has been paused by the user

New on version 1.4.1:
* Fix for unfocus/focus option

New on version 1.4.0:
* Option to pause on computer lock and resume on unlock
* Option to pause on window unfocus and resume on focus
* Default keyboard shortcut changes (Ctrl+Shift+P apparently was for printing)

New on version 1.3.9:
* Refactored options menu

New on version 1.3.8:
* Updated settings page
* Small bug fixes and improvements

New on version 1.3.7:
* Keyboard shortcut to pause/unpause videos
* Keyboard shortcut to mute/unmute videos
* Bug fixes

New on version 1.3.6:
* Update to manifest v3
* Add keyboard shortcut to disable extension

New on version 1.3.5:
* Improved settings handling
* Allow to pause when video goes off the screen when scrolling

New on version 1.3.0:
* Allow stopping playback on window minimize
* Pause/resume also Netflix and Vimeo videos

Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Video Auto Pause", "version": "1.10.2", "description": "Stops multiple video services on tab unfocus and continues on focus", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "activeTab", "scripting", "idle" ], "host_permissions": [ "https://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.vimeo.com/*", "https://*.netflix.com/watch/*", "https://*.youtubekids.com/*", "https://*.primevideo.com/*", "https://*.max.com/*", "https://*.disneyplus.com/*", "https://*.twitch.tv/*", "https://*.udacity.com/*" ], "homepage_url": "https://github.com/drodil/video_auto_pause", "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "icons": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "32": "images/icon_32.png", "64": "images/icon_64.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "options.html", "default_icon": { "16": "images/icon_16.png", "32": "images/icon_32.png", "64": "images/icon_64.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "vap_bs.js" }, "externally_connectable": { "ids": [ "*" ], "matches": [ "https://*.youtube.com/*", "https://*.youtubekids.com/*", "https://*.vimeo.com/*", "https://*.netflix.com/watch/*", "https://*.primevideo.com/*", "https://*.max.com/*", "https://*.disneyplus.com/*", "https://*.twitch.tv/*", "https://*.udacity.com/*" ] }, "commands": { "toggle-extension": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+K", "mac": "Command+Shift+K" }, "description": "Disable/enable extension" }, "toggle-tab": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+L", "mac": "Command+Shift+L" }, "description": "Disable/enable on active tab" }, "toggle-play": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+Space", "mac": "Command+Shift+Space" }, "description": "Toggle play/pause" }, "toggle_mute": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+O", "mac": "Command+Shift+O" }, "description": "Toggle mute" } }, "manifest_version": 3}

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Video Auto Pause

Stops multiple video services on tab unfocus and continues on focus

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