Mute Tab

Restores the 'Mute Tab' functionality of versions prior to Chrome 71.
What is Mute Tab?
'Mute Tab' is a Chrome extension which reinstitutes the 'Mute Tab' functionality removed since Chrome 71. Designed for individual tab audio control, it offers users the ability to easily mute sound from a specific tab through a conveniently placed context menu or direct interaction with the extension icon.

Extension stats

By: trmcnvn
Users: 400,000+
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2024-08-21)
Creation date: 2019-09-18
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • offscreen
  • storage
Size: 44.24K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Chrome 71 removed the flag that enables per-tab audio muting. This extension allows you to mute individual tabs by a new context menu option or interacting with the extension icon.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Convenient and useful for muting individual tabs without affecting others from the same domain.
  • Works as described and has received positive feedback for its functionality.
  • Has been a long-time tool for users transitioning from browsers like Edge which support tab muting.
Cons
  • Broke with recent Chrome updates, leading to issues with tab muting and audio control across multiple tabs.
  • No longer maintained by the original developer, leading to concerns about its future functionality.
  • Users have reported difficulties in muting/unmuting tabs, especially when switching between tabs or after extension removal.
Most mentioned
  • Extension broken with recent Chrome updates.
  • Issues with tab audio not working consistently.
  • Users recommending native Chrome tab muting features over the extension.
Recent reviews
可以对不同音频标签页进行静音操作
by 洛凡歌, 2024-11-19

Cannot mute tabs when you're not on those you wanna mute. Sorry to say this but there's no need for this extension when you can enable tab muting on chrome without any extension. I suggest you google "mute tab chrome" and look for a thread from reddit.
by Toon Jane, 2024-11-05

by clipers, 2024-09-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Mute Tab does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Mute Tab has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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