Mute Inactive Tabs

An extension that mutes sound from tabs except the current tab that's playing sound.

Mute Inactive Tabs - Chrome Extension

Mute Inactive Tabs is a Chrome extension that mutes all tabs except the currently active one playing sound in any window. It provides a straightforward way to eliminate sound distractions and focus on the tab that requires your attention.

Extension stats

Users: 1,048+
Rating: 4.46
(13)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2019-12-01)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • management
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 1.15M
Price: Free

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

A chrome extension that mutes all other tabs except the currently active tab that's playing sound in any window.

tl;dr: Mute all blurred tabs.

User reviews

For YouTube Live
by Slat Mag, 2020-08-22

Is just what I was looking for
by Ravens17, 2020-02-14

I listen to radio and watch some youtube videos, this extension mutes and unmutes radio tab gracefully
by coffee, 2019-07-06
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Mute Inactive Tabs requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Mute Inactive Tabs may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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