How do you stop videos automatically playing daily mail

The Daily Mail website can be quite annoying with its auto-playing videos, can't it?

To stop videos from automatically playing on the Daily Mail website, you can try the following:

  1. Mute the website: Click on the speaker icon in the top-right corner of the browser window to mute the website. This will prevent the videos from playing automatically.
  2. Disable JavaScript: JavaScript is often used to enable auto-playing videos. You can try disabling JavaScript in your browser settings. Here's how:
    • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Site settings > JavaScript and toggle it off.
    • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Content > JavaScript and uncheck the box next to "Enable JavaScript".
    • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > View advanced settings > JavaScript and toggle it off.
  3. Use an ad blocker: Ad blockers like uBlock Origin or AdBlock Plus can help block the auto-playing videos. You can install one of these extensions in your browser.
  4. Use a browser extension: There are several browser extensions available that can help block auto-playing videos, such as:
    • Video Blocker: A Chrome extension that blocks auto-playing videos.
    • No Auto Play: A Firefox extension that blocks auto-playing videos.
    • AutoPlay Stopper: A Chrome extension that stops auto-playing videos.
  5. Clear browser cache: Sometimes, clearing your browser cache can help resolve issues with auto-playing videos. You can do this by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Delete (Windows) or Command + Shift + Delete (Mac) and following the prompts.
  6. Use a private browsing mode: If you're using a private browsing mode (like Incognito in Chrome or Private Browsing in Firefox), the website may not be able to track your browsing history or store cookies, which can help prevent auto-playing videos.

Remember that these methods may not work for all videos on the Daily Mail website, and you may still encounter some auto-playing videos.