How to Turn off Are You Still Watching YouTube Mobile and Computer?

YouTube has been a beloved platform for years, allowing us to watch our favorite videos. However, it can become quite bothersome when the “Are you still watching?” message interrupts our viewing experience. Don’t worry, though. Here’s how you can turn off this feature on both mobile and computer, making your YouTube journey more enjoyable.

Why Does YouTube Ask the “Are You Still Watching?” Question?

You may wonder why YouTube poses this question. The answer lies in ad revenue. YouTube compensates content creators based on the number of viewers. Consequently, the platform uses an algorithm to estimate the time spent watching a video. If it suspects that you’re not actively engaged, it won’t compensate the creator as much. Thus, the “Are you still watching?” prompt serves as a simple check to ensure that viewers are genuinely engaged before displaying ads.

Additionally, YouTube prompts this message if you’ve been idle for a while to confirm your continued interest. Alternatively, for longer videos, the platform wants to ensure that you don’t want to stop the video prematurely.

How to Turn off the “Are You Still Watching?” Prompt on Mobile

If you’re using YouTube on your phone, we have two methods to disable this interruption.

Method #1: Use Kiwi Browser

While Google Chrome’s extension feature isn’t supported on mobile devices, you can rely on the “Kiwi Browser” to overcome this limitation. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Kiwi browser on your phone.
2. Tap the three-dot menu button and select “Extensions.”
3. Tap the “+” button (from the store) or directly open the Chrome Web Store using this link.
4. Search for “YouTube NonStop” and add the extension to the browser.
5. Enjoy an uninterrupted YouTube experience.

Method #2: Subscribe to YouTube Premium

YouTube offers a paid subscription service called “YouTube Premium” (formerly known as YouTube Red). Subscribing to this service provides numerous benefits, such as ad-free video viewing, offline playback, background video playback on mobile devices, access to exclusive content created by popular YouTube personalities, and access to YouTube Music.

Once you subscribe to YouTube Premium, the annoying prompt notice “Video paused. Continue Watching” will vanish. Additionally, you won’t be subjected to bothersome YouTube commercials, and you can play YouTube videos in the background.

YouTube Premium costs $11.99 per month, but new subscribers receive a free trial for the first month. In certain European countries, you can opt for YouTube Premium Lite at a reduced cost of €6.99 per month. Unfortunately, the price for potential U.S. consumers is yet to be determined.

How to Disable the “Are You Still Watching?” Prompt on Computer

For those who enjoy binge-watching YouTube videos on their computers, the “are you still watching?” prompt can be quite frustrating. Thankfully, there’s a simple solution using the “YouTube NonStop” extension for your browser.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the Chrome Web Store in Google Chrome.
2. Search for “YouTube NonStop” or follow this link to the extension’s page.
3. Select “Add to Chrome.”
4. From the pop-up window, choose “Add extension.”
5. Now, you can watch YouTube videos without any interruptions.

Just like on mobile, using YouTube Premium is highly recommended for an optimal viewing experience.

Now that you know how to disable the “Are you still watching?” message on YouTube, you can enjoy your videos without any interruptions. Have you tried disabling this feature? Let us know in the comments below.

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