Otter.ai: Record and transcribe meetings

Get a meeting assistant that records audio, writes notes, automatically captures slides, and generates summaries.

Otter.ai: Record & Transcribe Meetings Chrome Extension

Otter.ai: Record and transcribe meetings is a powerful Chrome extension that helps you effortlessly record audio, write notes, and generate summaries during virtual meetings. By leveraging AI technology, it automatically captures slides and shares live transcripts with participants, making collaboration seamless. While currently unable to record directly from Google Meet due to Chrome updates, OtterPilot and the mobile app provide effective alternatives. Connect with your Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook for added convenience.
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Extension stats

Users: 100,000+
Version: 2.18.3 (Last updated: 2024-11-21)
Creation date: 2020-12-13
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • https://otter.ai/*
  • https://api.aisense.com/*
  • *://meet.google.com/*
  • *://calendar.google.com/*
Size: 1.51M

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Extension summary

[Notice - November 2024]

Due to recent changes in Chrome, the Otter.ai Chrome extension currently is unable to record Google Meet meetings directly in the browser. Our team is working on a fix.

You can still record Google Meet meetings using:

  1. OtterPilot Notetaker – Send the notetaker to your meeting via the web or mobile app. Learn more about OtterPilot: https://help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/4425393298327-OtterPilot-Overview

  2. Otter Web or Mobile App – Start recording via the app (note: recording won’t work with headphones). Learn more about recording: https://help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360048269733-Record-a-conversation

For updates, please refer to our Help Center: https://help.otter.ai/hc/en-us/articles/27178254264983-Known-Issue-Otter-Chrome-Extension-Workaround


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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Identifies speakers and summarizes meetings well when working.
  • Can be time-saving for organizing meeting notes.
  • Great interface and functionality for transcribing in supported platforms.
Cons
  • Does not work reliably on Chrome, often fails to start or stop recordings.
  • Limited support for platforms other than Zoom and Google Meet.
  • Poor customer service and lack of responsiveness.
  • Concerns about legal issues related to automatic recording without consent.
Most mentioned
  • Plugin stopped working or is unreliable.
  • Need for support on more meeting platforms.
  • Issues with the update affecting functionality.
  • Customer service experiences are negative.
User reviews
Doesn't work with Chrome. Nothing happens when meeting link is clicked or afterwards. No option to initiate transcription. As a result, I've used ActionPoint.ai for real-time transcription/translation.
by Sorin Sava, 2024-12-13

Documentation is garbage. Product does not work.
by Marshall Tweed, 2024-12-11

still not working on Chrome.
by Loza Abduselam, 2024-12-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Otter.ai: Record and transcribe meetings requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Otter.ai: Record and transcribe meetings has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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