SUMMARY

Have you ever been caught off guard with a video still playing when someone (like your boss) surprises you? With YouTube Auto Pause, you won't have to worry anymore! This open-source Chrome extension automatically pauses YouTube and other 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 YouTube and other popular video platforms * Customizable settings to suit your preferences * Lightweight, open-source, and user-friendly Enhance your browsing experience and stay in control with YouTube Auto Pause – small and convenient little extension for everyday use! Version history ------------------------------------- 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

The latest version of YouTube Auto Pause is available on the Chrome web and is currently being used by 2,000 active users. The initial version was launched on 2019-11-04.

HOW TO INSTALL YouTube Auto Pause FROM A CRX FILE

1. Download YouTube Auto Pause CRX file
2. NOTE: Sometimes the browser may block downloading / installing CRX file from outside the Chrome Web Store. If so, you may need to download the ZIP file instead
3. In the URL bar, go to chrome://extensions
4. Enable Developer mode

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