Disable 'Are You Still Watching?' (2025 Update)

YouTube now pauses because Chrome’s new rules put old extensions to sleep. Here’s what still works—fast.

Last verified: November 2025

Quick fix (works with Manifest V3)

• Install AutoTube / YouTube Nonstop from the Chrome Web Store (MV3 version). It sends keep-alive pings so it doesn’t sleep.
• Pin the extension and keep one YouTube tab open. Test on a 30+ minute video.

Backup if that fails

• Firefox desktop: Install YouTube Nonstop or a simple “auto-continue” add-on. Firefox still allows always-on background scripts.
• Edge/Brave: Use the same MV3-friendly build from the Chrome Web Store.

Why old extensions stopped

Chrome moved to Manifest V3, which puts background extensions to sleep after ~30s. Legacy “auto-clickers” no longer wake in time to press “Continue.”

Permanent fix

We’re shipping an always-on MV3-native solution that never sleeps.

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