Mute Inactive Tabs

An extension that mutes sound from tabs except the current tab that's playing sound.
What is Mute Inactive Tabs?
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

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-03-31
Users: 1,048+
Rating: 4.46 (13)
Version: 1.7 (Last updated: 2019-12-01)
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • management
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 1.15M
Price: Free

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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 is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Mute Inactive Tabs if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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