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Disable HTML5 Autoplay
Disable autoplay and preloading of HTML5 video and audio players.
What is Disable HTML5 Autoplay?
Disable HTML5 Autoplay is a Firefox extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by giving you control over media playback. This add-on prevents HTML5 audio and video content from automatically playing and preloading when you visit a webpage. It's an efficient tool for users who want to minimize distractions, reduce data usage, and increase loading speed on sites with multimedia content.
Stats
By:
Afnan Khan
Rating:
3.17
(294)
Creation date:
2016-10-24
Weekly download count:
104
Firefox on Android:
Yes
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
Size:
19.60K
Email:
af*****@outlook.com
Stats date:
Chrome-Stats Rank
#
856
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Summary
Disable autoplay and preloading of HTML5 video and audio players.
User reviews
User reviews summary
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spammy, or outdated.
Pros
- Does the job well when it works
- Can block autoplay on many sites
- Allows for exceptions/preferences for autoplay
Cons
- No longer being updated; last update was 5 years ago
- Causes issues with Cloudflare Turnstile Captcha
- Does not block autoplay on some sites like Pixiv, Rumble, and Youtube
- May interfere with site functionality, including cloud service platforms
Most mentioned
- Needs update/Not updated for a long time
- Interferes with site loading and captcha verification
- Has compatibility issues with certain sites
- Built-in Firefox autoplay settings may make the extension unnecessary
- No option to whitelist or edit preferences with sufficient flexibility
Recent reviews
it doesn't work for pixiv
by
Renega, 2024-03-11
Safety
Risk impact
Disable HTML5 Autoplay is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Disable HTML5 Autoplay if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Disable HTML5 Autoplay is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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