Attention Hijack
News sites, blogs, and social feeds trigger video playback before you touch the page.
Built from an HN plea to browser vendors
Kill autoplay media across all websites.
Autoplay Media Killer gives you deterministic control over every autoplay attempt, from social feeds to embedded news players. You decide what plays, where it plays, and when silence stays intact.
What You Get
- Real-time autoplay interception on every page load
- Domain whitelist synced through a secure API
- Extension login with subscription validation
- Control panel for audio, video, and iframe autoplay modes
- Cookie-based access gate for the managed web dashboard
The Problem
Users have asked browser vendors for years to end autoplay chaos. The default web still optimizes for forced engagement instead of user consent.
Public Audio Embarrassment
Unexpected audio starts during meetings, commutes, and shared spaces.
Battery and CPU Burn
Autoplaying media silently drains resources even when content is irrelevant.
The Solution
A dedicated extension and synced dashboard that aggressively blocks autoplay while giving you exact control over trusted exceptions.
Preemptive Media Blocking
Intercepts media playback and removes autoplay intents before videos can fire.
Granular Toggles
Disable video autoplay, audio autoplay, or embedded iframe autoplay independently.
Smart Whitelist
Allow trusted domains while every unknown site stays locked down by default.
Cross-Device Sync
Sign in once and your whitelist and controls follow you across browsers and devices.
Simple Pricing
Single Plan
Autoplay Media Killer Pro
Built for people who refuse to let websites decide when sound starts.
$5/ month
- Block autoplay video, audio, and embedded media players
- Per-site whitelist with wildcard domain matching
- Sync settings and whitelist across every browser profile
- One-click emergency mute mode for noisy pages
- Subscription-backed anti-tamper validation in extension
- Priority support from engineers who care about attention hygiene
Hosted Stripe checkout, cancel anytime, and whitelist sync included.
FAQ
Does this work on modern autoplay patterns, not just basic <video autoplay>?
Yes. The extension blocks direct media autoplay, JavaScript-initiated play() calls, and autoplay query flags in embedded players.
Can I allow autoplay on specific sites?
Yes. Add exact domains or wildcard rules like *.trustednews.com in the dashboard or extension options.
How is access controlled after payment?
After checkout, you verify your purchase email once. The app issues a secure access cookie and validates subscription state for extension sync APIs.
Will this slow down my browsing?
No. The content script is lightweight and runs only the checks needed to neutralize autoplay behavior.