# Microphone Blocker Pro - Guard

> Block and secure the microphone and protect from secret listening and recording.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bettertomorrowapps.microphoneblock](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bettertomorrowapps.microphoneblock)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.bettertomorrowapps.microphoneblock`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BytePioneers s. r. o.
- **Category:** LIBRARIES\_AND\_DEMO
- **Downloads:** 12,399
- **Rating:** 3.97 / 5 (848 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.58
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24
- **First published:** 2013-10-28
- **Publisher country:** SK
- **Size:** 3.22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bettertomorrowapps.microphoneblock)
- **Website:** [https://microphoneblocker.com/](https://microphoneblocker.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bytepioneers.com/microphone-pro-privacy/](https://bytepioneers.com/microphone-pro-privacy/)

## Description

**Microphone Blocker Pro - Guard** is a powerful Chrome extension designed to protect your privacy by blocking unauthorized access to your microphone. Easily disable or deactivate microphone access with a single click, preventing spyware, malware, and surveillance apps from secretly listening or recording your conversations. 

With over 6,000 five-star ratings, this tool offers features like microphone monitoring, notifications for new app permissions, customizable auto-blocking schedules, and a simple, dark mode interface. It requires no root, doesn't interrupt phone calls, and respects your privacy by having no internet access, no ads, and no data collection. Enhance your security today with this easy-to-use and reliable microphone protection extension!

## Rankings

- #519,488 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.bettertomorrowapps.microphoneblock.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for effectively blocking microphone access and its simple, ad-free interface that enhances privacy. However, many report issues with audio interference, lack of updates for modern Android versions, inconsistent microphone blocking especially during standby, and critical disruptions to alarms and call functions. Users desire improved automatic blocking controls, longer durations, and better compatibility with newer devices. Despite these drawbacks, the app remains valued for its core privacy protection features.

### Pros

- Effectively blocks microphone access by other apps, enhancing privacy.
- Simple and easy-to-use interface, suitable for non-technical users.
- No ads in the app, providing a clean experience.
- Helps users feel more secure about microphone privacy.
- Provides notifications when an app tries to use the microphone.

### Cons

- App often interferes with audio playback, causing reduced volume or audio issues during music or video playback.
- Lacks updated support for newer Android versions (Android 9 and above), leading to compatibility problems.
- Automatic blocking features are limited or malfunctioning; users want better toggle options and longer block durations.
- Does not block microphone consistently, especially in standby or Always On Display (AOD) mode; some system apps bypass the block.
- Blocking microphone sometimes disrupts important functions like alarms, incoming calls, or voice recording, causing user inconvenience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bettertomorrowapps.microphoneblock)