Disable HTML5 Autoplay
Disable autoplay and preloading of HTML5 video and audio players.
Disable HTML5 Autoplay - Firefox Add-on to Control Media Playback
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.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 106
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
Size: 19.60K
Email: af*****@outlook.com
Ranking
# 838 ▼ 5
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Disable autoplay and preloading of HTML5 video and audio players.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works as intended for at least some platforms like YouTube and Rumble
- Has been useful for years for some users
- Simple and useful interface
- Stops auto-playing videos effectively when configured correctly
Cons
- Does not work on popular platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and mobile devices
- Causes issues with captcha systems, particularly Cloudflare's
- Can disrupt the playback of music services like Spotify
- Needs updates to address compatibility issues and bugs
- No option for whitelist management for domain preferences
Most mentioned
- Does not work well on YouTube and Facebook
- Causes problems with Cloudflare captcha authentication
- Issues with playback on Spotify and similar services
- Lack of editable whitelist or per-domain settings
- Overall functionality depends on specific site configurations
User reviews
Causes problems with Google Recaptha v3
by Firefox user 13413068, 2025-01-23
Doesn't work on Youtube with FF and I guess can believe it doesn't work on other sites. Pity
by mkpcmain, 2025-01-18
Doesn't work for YouTube videos on Firefox on my PC.
I recommend adding a section to the description that lists some of the most popular sites which it is known to work on [Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, etc]. And a list of some that don't.
Or if it only works on Firefox for Android then mention that. Something simple.
by Dt, 2025-01-08
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Disable HTML5 Autoplay requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Disable HTML5 Autoplay has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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