YouTube's 'Are You Still Watching' message is annoying at best, and can get in the way of your viewing experience. Here's how you can turn it off on both mobile devices and your desktop browser.
On Mobile
While there's no way to disable the Are You Still Watching feature via the YouTube App (other than subscribing to YouTube Premium), you can integrate the YouTube Nonstop extension using Kiwi Browser on your Android mobile device.
Here's how:
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Download Kiwi Browser from the Play store.
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Tap the three dot menu on the top right. Select Extensions.
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Tap + (from store).
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Search YouTube NonStop and download.
You should now be able to watch YouTube videos from the Kiwi Browser without interruption!
On Desktop
The easiest way to decrease interruptions is with the YouTube NonStop extension. This extension automatically clicks the 'Are You Still Watching' popup if the video paused, rather than preventing it outright. This allows you to continue watching or listening with zero interruption.
You can download the browser extension on both Google Chrome and Firefox.
This extension works on both the main YouTube platform and YouTube Music.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I stop YouTube from asking if I'm still watching?
You can turn off the Are You Still Watching message with a mobile app or browser extension by following the instructions in this guide.
How do I stop YouTube from pausing after inactivity?
The YouTube NonStop extension can help you watch without interuptions by automatically clicking the Are You Still Watching popup.
Can you get rid of the continue watching on YouTube?
You can't get rid of it outright, but there are browser extensions that can help you get around it.
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