Audio Compressor

Name: Audio Compressor
Rating: 4.4286 (84 reviews)
Author: vatara

By: vatara

Compress audio to make sound volumes more even

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Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Entertainment

By:

vatara

Daily users:

3,178 2

Rating:

4.43

(84)

Version:

0.1.28 Last updated: 2025-01-30

Version code:

5884126

Creation date:

2019-10-16

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Size:

73.59KB

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-17

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Ranking

# 1,581 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#143 in Games & Entertainment ▼ 1

#269 in Photos, Music & Videos ▼ 2

#7 in audio keyword 37

#12 in press keyword 6

#12 in udio keyword 7

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Audio Compressor (v0.1.28)

10,000 4.11

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Developed by:

vatara

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/audio-compressor/

User Reviews

The Audio Compressor add-on is highly praised for cross-site effectiveness, per-site settings, and vocal clarity via dynamic compression, plus convenient presets. However, several reviews report site-specific audio failures (Twitch, GitHub, Factorio) and occasional artifacts or inconsistent behavior on certain pages. Overall, it's a valuable Firefox extension for balancing volume and protecting hearing, with notable room for improvement in site compatibility and consistency.

Pros

Works across many sites (YouTube, Twitch, Netflix, Spotify, and more) and handles varying volumes between streams and videos.
Remembers per-site (per-page) settings, so each website keeps its own compression profile.
Dynamic range compression reduces loud spikes while keeping dialogue audible, with optional boost for quiet sections.
Offers presets for quick, one-click adjustments and generally doesn't require refreshing tabs.

Cons

Site compatibility issues can cause audio problems on some sites (notably Twitch, GitHub, and Factorio), including muted or missing audio when enabled.
Audio artifacts such as phasing or doubling can occur on certain configurations.
Results can be inconsistent across sites or setups, with some users reporting little or no effect on certain pages.

Recent reviews

Pretty good

by Mr*****, 2026-06-06

by *****, 2026-04-17

Phasing issues even with default settings. It sounds like a flanger/delay effect on the audio.

by Wa*****, 2026-03-26

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Is Audio Compressor Safe?

Risk impact

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

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

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Audio Compressor has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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