HTML5 Autoplay Blocker

Disables autoplay of all HTML5 audio and video

HTML5 Autoplay Blocker: Disable AutoPlay for Edge

'HTML5 Autoplay Blocker' is a powerful Edge add-on that enhances your browsing experience by disabling autoplay for all HTML5 audio and video elements. It intercepts and alters media control through the JavaScript API to ensure that all webpages adhere to your preferences. The add-on has been critically updated to version 1.2 and perfected by solving major issues, offering you a hassle-free and autostart-free web surfing experience.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Users: 1,572
-33
Rating: 4.10
(7)
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2021-09-23)
Creation date: 2021-09-23
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • background
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 680.54K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

HTML5 Autoplay Blocker (v1.5.0)
23,687 3.53 (202)
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

User reviews

It just works ;)
by Tomasz, 2025-01-15

Doesn't work on YouTube. If I click a video, it immediately starts playing.
by Barry, 2023-08-28

It works as expected in my Windows 11 Edge browser. This extension is reliable.
by Subbu, 2023-05-19
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

HTML5 Autoplay Blocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of HTML5 Autoplay Blocker. Use it at your own risk.

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