Disable HTML5 Autoplay

Disable autoplay and preloading of HTML5 video and audio players.

Disable HTML5 Autoplay: Edge Add-on to Control Video Playback

'Disable HTML5 Autoplay' is an Edge extension designed to prevent intrusive autoplay of HTML5 audio and video. It removes the autoplay attribute from media elements, ensuring control over your browsing experience. The add-on also hooks into the media's JavaScript API for enhanced control. It features a customizable whitelist for preferred sites, allowing chosen sites to autoplay. Easily controlled from the toolbar panel, this add-on is perfect for those seeking improved browsing comfort.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Users: 9,253
15
Rating: 3.70
(59)
Version: 0.9.2 (Last updated: 2020-05-21)
Creation date: 2020-05-21
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • https://*.com/*
  • https://*.net/*
  • https://*.ru/*
  • https://*.by/*
  • https://*.biz/*
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Size: 39.26K
Full description: See detailed description

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# 1,671 ▼ 5
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Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

User reviews

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Pros
  • Effectively stops videos from autoplaying on various sites like YouTube and Peacock.
  • Works reliably even in background tabs, preventing unwanted playback.
  • Simple to install and initially effective for many users.
Cons
  • Inconsistent performance across different websites; some videos still autoplay.
  • Occasionally causes issues by completely blocking videos from playing, even when the user wants to start them.
  • Some features, like options for adding domains, do not work as expected, leading to user frustration.
Most mentioned
  • Extension works well for disabling autoplay for most sites.
  • Conflict issues with specific sites like YouTube and BBC iPlayer.
  • The process for customizing site behavior is lacking or broken.
User reviews
It just does its job :D
by Luis, 2025-01-31
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by mohamed, 2024-12-17
Amazing!!!!! I had a problem with autoplay on YouTube. Every time I opened or refreshed a tab with a video, it would start playing automatically. Disabling the multimedia autoplay in Edge settings didn't work, but this extension finally fixed the problem.
by Vlad, 2024-09-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Disable HTML5 Autoplay requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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