YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay)
Prevents YouTube HTML5 and Flash players from auto-buffering (auto-playing) videos
What is YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay)?
YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay) is a comprehensive Firefox extension designed to stop auto-buffering and auto-playing of videos in YouTube's HTML5 and Flash players. This helps to save precious bandwidth, limit simultaneous buffering of multiple tabs and enhances user control over YouTube's playback. Features support for "/watch?v=", "/user/", and "/channel/" pages among others. Note: the add-on does not aim to stop YouTube players from playing next tracks.
Add-on stats
By: James Fray
Rating: 4.10
(134)
Creation date: 2016-08-08
Weekly download count: 32
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- *://www.youtube.com/*
Size: 55.52K
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Ranking
# 2892 ▲ 5
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Add-on summary
This extension stops YouTube HTML5 and Flash players from auto-buffering videos. Using this add-on (extension) you can save bandwidth and also prevent YouTube on multiple tabs from buffering media simultaneously.
You will have to click on the player to allow buffering of the media files. Once a player is buffered, it can play multiple tracks. There is no need to activate the player on each new track (so you can easily watch playlists for instance).
Features:
- Stop auto-playing on "/watch?v=" pages
- Stop auto-playing on "/user/" pages
- Stop auto-playing on "/channel/" pages
- Stop auto-playing on embedded YouTube players.
- Supports YouTube's new Material Design (as of version 0.2.2)
Notes:
- As of version 0.2.4, this extension is compatible with YouTube's material design
- As of version 0.2.5, this extension is not working on the old non-material design
User reviews
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Pros
- Prevents YouTube videos from auto buffering/playing
- Helps in reducing unnecessary data usage on multiple tabs
- Works well with other extensions like adblock and force theatre mode
Cons
- Some reported bugs with specific video types and channels
- May cause issues with YouTube UI, such as preventing comments posting
- No toolbar button for easy access
Most mentioned
- Prevents YouTube videos from auto buffering/playing
- Does not work with specific video types and channels
- No toolbar button for easy access
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 17971386, 2024-03-16
by Firefox user 17971386, 2024-03-16
Working perfect so far, even in combination with other extensions (adblock and force theatre mode).
Does as described, preventing YT videos from auto buffering/playing when opened, great for when I open a bunch in new tabs and don't want them to all play or react to my media keys.
Cheers for sharing this great extension!
by Talwick, 2023-12-31
Add-on safety
Risk impact
YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
YouTube no Buffer (no autoplay) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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