Volume Control - Manage Audio in Chrome™
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Individually control the volume of each tab in your Chrome browser with the Volume Control extension, a powerful tool designed to enhance your browsing experience by providing an easy-to-use audio management interface. Whether you're multitasking with several tabs or focusing on a single audio stream, this extension offers you the convenience of controlling the volume of each tab individually, all from a central, user-friendly popup.
Features of the Volume Control Extension:
Increase Volume Up to 600%: If you find that your speakers or headphones are too quiet, the Volume Control extension allows you to amplify the sound up to 6 times its original level. This means you can increase the volume beyond the normal 100% limit that Chrome provides, making it perfect for environments where external sound sources are weak, or when watching content that may have low audio quality. Simply slide the control over 100%, and you'll enjoy a louder, richer sound, no matter what you're listening to.
Displays All Tabs Playing Audio: With so many tabs open at once, it can be difficult to find the one that's playing sound. Volume Control makes it easy by displaying a list of all the tabs that are currently producing audio. This feature saves you time and hassle, as you won't need to click through each tab to locate the source of the sound. Whether it's background music, a video, or a notification sound, you can quickly identify and control the volume of each tab with ease.
Fast Navigation Between Sound Tabs: Have multiple audio streams going at once? The Volume Control extension provides fast navigation between tabs with sound. You can switch directly to the tab that's playing audio, helping you manage your browsing and audio experience more efficiently. No more searching for which tab is playing that background music or trying to find the one video playing sound out of 20 open tabs—just navigate in seconds!
Instantly Mute Tabs: There are times when you need to quickly mute a tab without having to pause or close it. With Volume Control, all you have to do is click the speaker icon next to the tab in the popup menu, and the tab will be muted instantly. Whether it's an unexpected ad, a noisy notification, or a video you're no longer interested in listening to, muting is just a click away.
Visual Sound Levels on Toolbar Icon: The extension’s toolbar icon not only gives you quick access to the popup menu but also displays the current volume level for each tab directly on the icon itself. This means you can always keep track of which tabs are playing sound and at what volume level, even without opening the extension. The visual indicator makes it incredibly easy to monitor and manage the audio levels of your active tabs at a glance.
Minimalistic and Intuitive Design: One of the standout features of the Volume Control extension is its clean and minimalistic design. The interface is straightforward, making it easy to navigate and use, even for those who may not be tech-savvy. Its simplicity ensures that anyone can enjoy the benefits of precise audio control without being overwhelmed by complicated settings or design elements.
User reviews
- Effectively boosts volume
- Simple and easy to use
- Allows volume control for each tab
- Pop-up asking for reviews frequently
- May cause unwanted redirections to another website
- Some users report issues with volume control sensitivity
- Volume boosting capabilities
- User interface simplicity
- Negative experience with redirection and pop-ups
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Risk impact
Volume Control requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Volume Control has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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