Audio Compressor

Name: Audio Compressor
Rating: 4.4459 (74 reviews)
Author: vatara

Compress audio to make sound volumes more even

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Audio Compressor is a powerful Chrome extension that uses dynamic range compression to even out sound volumes on web pages. Utilizing the Web Audio API's DynamicsCompressorNode, it allows users to apply compression presets or customize settings globally or for specific sites. This extension helps provide a more consistent audio experience across different media content, minimizing sudden loud or quiet sounds.

Please note that due to browser security limitations, the extension may not work on some cross-origin audio/video sources. Nonetheless, Audio Compressor offers an intuitive and effective way to enhance your web audio listening experience with easy-to-use controls and presets.

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By:

vatara

Daily users:

2,743 -12

Rating:

4.45

(74)

Version:

0.1.28 Last updated: 2025-01-30

Version code:

5884126

Creation date:

2019-10-16

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size:

73.59KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-12

Ranking

# 1,695 ▼ 4

Other rankings

#137 in Games & Entertainment ▼ 1

#275 in Photos, Music & Videos ▼ 2

#7 in audio keyword 51

#11 in udio keyword 6

#14 in press keyword 21

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Audio Compressor (v0.1.28)

10,000 4.11

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User reviews

Audio Compressor for Firefox is praised for improving audio clarity, balancing volume spikes, and working seamlessly on many sites without restart. Users appreciate the site-specific settings and frequent updates. However, some report audio muting on certain websites, sleep mode interference on Windows 11, and interface usability issues like button placement. Additionally, it affects YouTube playback speed controls. Overall, it's considered one of the best audio enhancement extensions for Firefox, greatly benefiting users who want consistent audio levels across streaming platforms.

Pros

Effectively compresses audio to balance loud and soft sounds, enhancing the listening experience on various websites like YouTube and Netflix.
Works well immediately upon installation without needing to refresh tabs or restart the browser.
Supports site-specific presets and remembers settings per website, offering customization and convenience.
Regular updates and good compatibility with many websites and audio setups.
Improves audio clarity and volume balance, making it easier to hear vocals and details during streams and movies.

Cons

Causes audio muting or disables sound on some websites, requiring the extension to be disabled for those sites.
Prevents computer from entering sleep mode on Windows 11 when a video is paused and extension is enabled.
The on/off button size and placement could be improved for better accessibility.
Issues with playback speed changes on YouTube when the compressor is enabled, requiring page reload after disabling extension.

Recent reviews

it actually WORKS!!! I had a compressor built-in to an "Improve YouTube" extension on Opera, but it wasn't made for Firefox.. and I couldn't fins ANY that would work on YT, let alone ALL the audio... but then I found this and it works GREAT! And I don't have to refresh any tabs or restart the browser either, it worked right away - THANK YOU DEV TEAM!!!

by Tw*****, 2025-05-29

Works great with Firefox, but not Chrome or Edge. But Firefox has other deficiencies. I wish I could find one browser that does everything, but at present I have to run atleast two simultaneously.

by Fi*****, 2025-05-20

Very useful for watching horror game streams lol

by qu*****, 2025-05-13

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Audio Compressor requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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Audio Compressor is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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