This simple plugin prevents videos from automatic start.
Plugin adds a red frame on the video, to start the video just click on the frame. It's kind of a "Click to Play".
Disable AutoPlay - Click to Play: Firefox Add-On
The 'Disable AutoPlay - Click to Play' is a user-friendly Firefox add-on designed to halt the automatic start of videos. By adding a red frame around the video content, it ensures that the video will only play when the user clicks the frame. Useful for managing data and ensuring deliberate video engagement.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 35
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 31.59K
Ranking
# 2,799
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Disable AutoPlay - Click to play
This simple plugin prevents videos from automatic start.
Plugin adds a red frame on the video, to start the video just click on the frame. It's kind of a "Click to Play".
User reviews
Pros
- Works well most of the time
- Effectively stops autoplay videos on various sites
- User-friendly experience compared to other similar add-ons
- Has received positive feedback from many users
Cons
- Does not work on certain platforms (e.g., Brightcove, Amazon Prime, Pixiv)
- Some issues with multiple videos playing after clicking
- No ability to disable on specific sites
- Red frame can be distracting and cannot be hidden
Most mentioned
- Does not work on certain sites
- Effectively stops autoplay videos
- Users desire more configurability (e.g., site-specific settings)
- Red frame is considered distracting
User reviews
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Disable AutoPlay - Click to play requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Disable AutoPlay - Click to play has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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