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Disable 'Are You Still Watching?' (2026 Update)
Why your old extensions are breaking and how to permanently disable the YouTube idle prompt in 2026.
YouTube now pauses because Chrome’s new rules put old extensions to sleep. Here’s what still works—fast.
Last verified: February 2026
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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