How to stop autoplay videos on a migraine day

Updated 2026-11-02

Quick answerTurn off autoplay in each major site and in the browser where possible, then use a tool that pauses leftover media. Autoplay is a common motion trigger on migraine days. These steps change behaviour on your device only. Keep expectations modest.
Not medical advice. Migraine Mode is a screen-comfort tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose or treat disease. When to see a doctor.

Sites

  1. YouTube player Autoplay off.
  2. Netflix preview autoplay off.
  3. X Autoplay Never; Reddit Autoplay Media off.

Browser net

  1. Migraine Mode block-autoplay.
  2. OS low-data / autoplay limits where offered.

Guides

  • /autoplay-videos/
  • /migraine-friendly/youtube/

FAQ

Why does autoplay come back?

Some sites store the flag per device or reset it after updates.

Does blocking autoplay save data too?

Often yes, as a side effect.

Sources

  • YouTube Help: Autoplay videos. Link
  • Netflix Help Center: How to turn preview autoplay on or off. Link
  • Reddit Help: Accessibility Guides – Reduce Motion & Autoplay. Link
  • PCMag: How to turn off autoplay videos on social media and streaming apps (X section). Link

Not a medical device and not medical advice. Migraine Mode is a screen-comfort tool: it does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent migraine or any other condition, and it does not replace a doctor. Its settings are based on studies of light, colour, flicker, patterns and motion; the extension itself has not been clinically tested. When to see a doctor.