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YouTube NonStop
Auto-clicks YouTube's idle prompt when it sees it
View on Chrome Web Store ↗✅ What it claims to do
Auto-clicks the 'Video paused. Continue watching?' prompt on desktop YouTube.Can also run on YouTube Music and respects media keys when it works.Lightweight open-source install with no configuration required.
⚠️ Reported Issues
- Cannot keep up with YouTube redesigns or DOM changes without manual updates.
- Will not click the dialog if the tab is hidden or running in the background.
- Multi-tab, live stream, and ad overlay scenarios regularly break it.
Detailed Review Signals
👍 Positive Findings
- Consistently auto-clicks the pause dialog - works for many users to keep long playlists running.
- Simple to install and use; no configuration needed.
- Clear setup instructions help users get it working.
- Works with YouTube and YouTube Music for some reviewers.
- Supports media keys and functions in fullscreen/miniplayer modes.
- Cross-browser compatibility - some users report success on Chrome and Edge.
- Lightweight - doesn't noticeably slow down the browser.
- Free and open source; no subscription or paywall.
- Reduces interruptions during long videos, making it ideal for ambient playlists or study sessions.
- Users praise developer responsiveness when issues are reported.
- Functions in the background without needing to click anything after installation.
- Stops pop-ups without altering playlists or shuffling music.
- ...and 8 more positive signals
👎 Negative Findings
- Often fails to detect the popup, leaving videos paused.
- Requires the YouTube tab to be in the foreground; won't click the dialog when the tab is hidden.
- Reliability declines over time - works initially, then stops after updates.
- Inconsistent across browsers; users report issues on Firefox, Linux and Brave.
- Limited or delayed developer support, causing long outages.
- Doesn't always support YouTube Music, especially after interface changes.
- Fails after YouTube layout updates, requiring manual updates.
- Cannot auto-click in background tabs, so multi-tasking users still see pauses.
- Some users experience occasional CPU spikes, slowing down the browser.
- No notification when it stops working, so videos pause without warning.
- Doesn't work in incognito mode unless manually enabled.
- May conflict with other extensions, such as ad blockers or YouTube enhancers.
- ...and 68 more negative signals