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This question applies to the mobile versions of Safari, either as proper content (for example, supporting a news story) or inline video ads. Mobile means iPadOS and iOS on the iPhone and iPad. The macOS version of this question doesn’t provide mobile solutions.
Is there a way to disable auto play of video using a setting, configuration profile or third party app/content blocker?
There's a quite straightforward way to do this now.
Simply go to Settings > Accessibility > Motion and turn off Auto-Play Video Previews.
