How to Turn Off Auto-Play Videos on Social Media

Auto-play videos can use data and be distracting. Here’s how to disable auto-play on popular social media apps.

Facebook

Turn Off Auto-Play

• Open Facebook app.

• Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Media and Contacts.

• Tap Auto-Play and select Never Auto-Play Videos.

Instagram

Turn Off Auto-Play

• Instagram currently does not offer a direct setting to disable auto-play videos.

Twitter

Turn Off Auto-Play

• Open Twitter app.

• Go to Settings and privacy > Data usage.

• Tap Video autoplay and select Never.

YouTube

Turn Off Auto-Play

• Open a video in the YouTube app.

• Toggle the Auto-play switch off at the top right above suggested videos.

Handy Tips for Managing Auto-Play

• Disabling auto-play saves mobile data and reduces distractions.

• Some platforms may not allow full auto-play control.