Mute Tab

Restores the 'Mute Tab' functionality of versions prior to Chrome 71.

Mute Tab - Individual Tab Audio Control for Chrome

'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.

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By: trmcnvn

Users: 400,000+

Rating: 4.34

(175)

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

Email: he*****@trmcnvn.dev

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# 960 ▲ 24

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#7249 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 1 #46 in tab keyword 41 ▲ 1

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Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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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.

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Pros

Convenient and useful for muting specific tabs without affecting the foreground tab.
Works as described for most users.
Great for avoiding audio advertisements on platforms like Spotify.

Cons

Recently broken due to Chrome updates, with issues in muting functionality.
New Chrome features interfere with the extension's ability to function properly.
Extension may cause confusion with site-wide muting and can lead to unexpected behavior.

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