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Chrome Autoplay Video Blocker: A Comprehensive Guide

Do you find yourself annoyed by the constant autoplay of videos on websites? Do you wish there was a way to control when and how these videos start playing? Look no further! This article will guide you through the process of stopping auto-playing videos on your desktop using Chrome.

Understanding the Autoplay Policy in Chrome

In recent updates, Chrome has implemented a new policy regarding autoplay videos. The policy is divided into three categories:

• User gesture required for cross-origin iFrames: This means that users need to interact with the document before video or audio sources can start playing automatically.

• No user gesture required: In this case, users don't need to interact with the document for video or audio sources to start playing automatically. However, Chrome has implemented a flag that allows you to change this setting.

Enabling the Autoplay Policy Flag in Chrome

To access the autoplay policy flag, follow these steps:

1. Type `chrome://flags/#autoplay-policy` in the address bar and press Enter.

2. Click on the menu next to 'Autoplay policy' and select one of the available options.

Note that you need to be running Chrome 61 or newer on any supported operating system to access this flag.

Using the AutoPlayStopper Extension

Unfortunately, there is no built-in method to block auto-playing videos on Android and iOS. However, there are extensions available for desktop users that can help you stop these videos from playing automatically. One popular extension is the AutoPlayStopper extension.

This free extension can be downloaded on any compatible machine with Chrome or Chromium-based browsers like Edge. Once installed, you can configure the extension to block auto-playing videos on specific websites or globally across all websites.

Auto-play videos on websites can consume data and affect internet speed. While there is no method yet for Android and iOS devices to block these videos, desktop users can use extensions like AutoPlayStopper to regain control over when and how videos start playing. We will update this section if Chrome adds the feature in future updates.

What's Next?

Let us know in the comments below whether you're using any methods to stop auto-playing videos on your desktop. Are there any other solutions or extensions that you've found helpful? Share your experiences with us!

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