Smart Mute

Smart Mute

Listen to audio one tab at a time.

What is Smart Mute?
Smart Mute is a Chrome extension that enhances your online audio experience. It mutes all tabs except the active one, allowing you to focus on one audio source on your Terms. It includes features like Mute/Unmute individual tabs temporarily, Silent Mode for entire web browsing, and Whitelist/Blacklist functions for custom audio control. Note: It doesn't pause any media but only applies mute. Access to website URLs is required for Whitelist/Blacklist features.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.47 (103)
Version: 5.4.7 (Last updated: 2023-08-25)
Creation date: 2020-04-20
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 105.47K
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Summary

Tired of having multiple tabs play audio simultaneously?

Take back control of your audio experience with Smart Mute and listen to audio one tab at a time.


NOTE:

  • This extension does NOT pause any media, it will only mute it.
  • Short-keys and right-click settings are not currently available but are being considered for future release

Additional Features:

Mute / Unmute Tab Individually Mute or Unmute tabs temporarily without having to Whitelist/Blacklist every website you visit.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Does exactly what it's supposed to do
  • Useful for muting tabs automatically
  • Works well with different browsers (Chrome, Edge)
Cons
  • Issues with muting affecting all open tabs
  • Does not work well with some browsers (Edge)
  • Occasional bugs and inconsistencies in muting/unmuting
Most mentioned
  • Does exactly what it's supposed to do
  • Issues with muting affecting all open tabs
Recent reviews
Great extension! Thank you! It works again. Chromium based browsers bug was fixed. Thanks to T B (Avatar) for letting us know about the bug.
by numesimai scurt numesimai scurt, 2024-04-24

Awesome. i found it while browsing extenstions
by michelle ma michelle ma, 2020-04-16

Loved it for CNN!
by Lester Lee (LLGMAIL) Lester Lee (LLGMAIL), 2019-12-18
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Safety
Risk impact

Smart Mute is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Smart Mute has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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