:paused

A selector that matches a media element (like <video> or <audio>) when it is currently paused.

Quick example

video:paused {
  /* Adds a subtle blur to the video when it's paused */
  filter: grayscale(0.5);
  outline: 2px solid white;
}

:paused Browser Support

Limited availability 13% global usage

This feature is not Baseline because it does not work in some of the most widely-used browsers.

Not ready for production without a fallback.

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