Alternatively, it’s possible for you to tryGIF Blocker, which wont play GIFs until you select them.
Animation Policy| Chrome Web Store viaGhacks
Google's "Animation Policy" Stops GIFs From Looping Forever in Chrome
Chrome: I love a good GIF party as much as anyone, but if I’m on a page with a constantly looping animation, it gets on my nerves pretty quickly. Goog
