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".

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

By: Ed Gar
Users: 1,204
-10
Rating: 3.85
(89)
Version: 1.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Creation date: 2018-08-19
Weekly download count: 35
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Size: 31.59K

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

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
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
by heubergen, 2024-10-26

by randomofamber, 2024-09-13

by diego hermoza, 2024-08-31
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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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