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Metric	Auto Pause and Resume for YouTube™	Video Auto Pause
User count	1,000	4,000
Average rating	4.21	3.70
Rating count	24	61
Last updated	2026-01-27	2026-02-02
Size	0.08 MB	0.14 MB
Version	0.2.3	1.13.0

Short description	Automatically pause YouTube videos when tabs are inactive and resume when active. Seamless playback control for better multitasking.	Automatically pause videos on tab/window switch, lock, or scrolling comments, across popular sites; resumes when you refocus. Open-source.
Full summary	Auto Pause and Resume for YouTube™ is a Chrome extension designed for seamless control over YouTube playback across multiple tabs. It automatically pauses the YouTube player when the tab is hidden and resumes playback when the tab becomes active again, enhancing your multitasking experience. You can toggle this functionality on or off via a convenient toolbar button, allowing background listening when desired. This extension injects a mini script exclusively on YouTube pages, managing the play/pause state based on document visibility. Compatible with Chrome version 95 or newer, it offers a smart way to ensure that only the active YouTube tab plays audio or video, reducing distractions and saving system resources.	Video Auto Pause is a lightweight, open-source Chrome extension that automatically pauses video players on tab or window switches, when you lock your computer, or while you scroll through comments. It helps you avoid embarrassing moments when a video keeps playing while you're away, and it resumes playback as soon as you refocus or return to the tab. The extension is designed to be unobtrusive, and it offers customization options such as domain exclusions, language localization (21 languages), and toggles to tailor how pausing works for your setup. With support for multiple popular video platforms, Video Auto Pause keeps your browsing experience under your control without getting in the way. It has undergone ongoing improvements, including mute options, improved icon handling, and a redesigned options panel, all while remaining lightweight and open source. Whether you want to pause on window minimize, lock, or specific sites only, this extension offers flexible settings to fit your workflow.