Stops multiple video services on tab unfocus and continues on focus
Video Auto Pause Extension
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
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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