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
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
3.95122 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
ActiveTab
Scripting
Idle
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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
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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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How to download and manually install Video Auto Pause extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Video Auto 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 Video Auto Pause extension file

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

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User reviews

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Liam (ID: 0000003835b6643e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/14/2023 only work at first few minutes, then stop working???

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Guilherme Pedrosa (ID: 0000006f24aa838d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/19/2023 Works fine. Lots of options!

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David Spector (ID: 0000000941df3bc8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/27/2023 Simply does not work. Activating a tab starts playing the video. Always. Which means that the video can start playing when you don't want it to.

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Quitch (ID: 0000001d0dd31d61) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/15/2023 Almost exactly what I want, except it doesn't work for videos you open in new tabs. Switching to those tabs will play the videos immediately, even if you don't have the resume functionality enabled.

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Facundo Zapata (ID: 0000000a3c9bcc72) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/05/2023 It works most of the times, but it has some bugs which make every-day use annoying.