Auto mute

Name: Auto mute
Rating: 4.4091 (22 reviews)
Author: WaldiPL

By: WaldiPL

Auto mute of new tabs. Possibility to enable mute tabs in private and normal mode.

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Features & Capabilities

Auto Mute is a handy Chrome extension that automatically mutes new tabs as soon as they open. Whether you're browsing in regular or private mode, this extension ensures that unsolicited audio doesn't disrupt your workflow or browsing experience. Its seamless functionality helps users maintain a quiet environment without manually managing tab sounds, making it perfect for those who open many tabs or prefer a distraction-free browsing session.

With Auto Mute, say goodbye to unexpected noises from new tabs and enjoy better control over your audio environment. Simple to use and highly effective, it supports muting tabs in both private and standard browsing modes, making it a versatile tool for all users.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

WaldiPL

Daily users:

904 5

Rating:

4.41

(22)

Version:

1.2resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5727801

Creation date:

2017-03-30

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Permissions:

Size:

10.38KB

Email:

fx*****@yahoo.com

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-18

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 3,459 ▼ 23

Other rankings

#325 in Tabs

#16 in auto keyword 71

#42 in autogram keyword 6

#62 in autocomplete keyword 10

#110 in author keyword 14 ▲ 2

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Developed by:

WaldiPL

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/auto-mute/

Email:

fx*****@yahoo.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate Auto Mute for its simplicity and effectiveness in automatically muting new tabs, helping reduce unwanted sounds. It works well with modern Firefox versions and provides a reliable experience. However, multiple reviews mention problems with incorrect or ineffective muting of tabs containing Flash content and visual clutter caused by persistent muted icons on inactive sounds. Some find default settings unintuitive and desire features like whitelisting. Overall, the extension meets its core purpose but has room for improvement in handling special cases and user interface polish.

Pros

Effectively mutes new tabs automatically, fulfilling its primary purpose.
Simple and easy to use without unnecessary complexity.
Compatible with recent Firefox versions including Firefox Quantum.
Provides a good user experience by reducing annoying auto-play sounds on websites.
Reliable and stable for most use cases as praised by multiple users.

Cons

Issues with not muting tabs containing Flash content properly until re-muted manually.
Muted icon shown on tabs even when they are not playing sound, causing visual clutter.
Default settings exclude muting in normal windows, requiring manual enabling which can be confusing.
Occasionally mutes wrong tabs or fails to mute new tabs as expected.
Lack of a whitelist/exception feature to exclude certain sites from muting.

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Is Auto mute Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Auto mute requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.

Risk likelihood

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Auto mute has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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