Smart Mute

Listen to audio one tab at a time.

Smart Mute - Control Your Audio Experience

Smart Mute is a Chrome extension that allows users to listen to audio one tab at a time, with features such as Silent Mode, Whitelist, and Blacklist to customize their audio experience while browsing the web.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.45
(144)
Version: 6.0.11 (Last updated: 2024-12-09)
Creation date: 2020-04-20
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 112.64K

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Extension 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:

Silent Mode Prefer to browse the web in complete silence? Give Silent Mode a try. Silent Mode prevents any audio from playing in your browser. Pairing this feature with Smart Mute's Whitelist feature can give you even more control of what you hear while browsing.

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User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works as intended and simplifies muting/unmuting tabs
  • Intuitive and seamless experience for managing multiple tabs
  • Highly appreciated by long-time users
  • Saves time and reduces frustration with audio management in browsers
  • Effective for users with many tabs open
Cons
  • Experiences confusion or bugs in specific scenarios
  • Issues with blacklist functionality for certain websites
  • Concerns about application tracking video files outside the browser
  • Limited customization options with shortcuts
  • Problems reported with audio unmuting unexpectedly
Most mentioned
  • Works great for managing audio in multiple tabs
  • User requests for additional features
  • Concerns about functionality and bugs in newer versions
  • Positive feedback on ease of use
  • Appreciation for the transparency of updates and developer support
User reviews
Smart Mute works as intended. There are a few times that it gets confused, but overall it's great.
by HamburgersR Good, 2024-12-09

must try for easy from typing.
by 士菲岛, 2024-11-26

Total must have
by Juliy V. Chirkov, 2024-11-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Smart Mute does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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