# Software Volume Button

> Quickly access the volume panel with this handy app. No more key presses.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cubicbits.virtualvolumekey](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cubicbits.virtualvolumekey)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cubicbits.virtualvolumekey`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cubicbits
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 39,664
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (230 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-21
- **First published:** 2022-12-29
- **Publisher country:** BD
- **Size:** 58 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cubicbits.virtualvolumekey)
- **Website:** [https://www.cubicbits.com](https://www.cubicbits.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/cubicbits/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/cubicbits/privacy-policy)

## Description

The Software Volume Button Chrome extension offers a seamless way to quickly access your device's volume panel without the need for physical volume keys or navigating through menus. Designed for convenience, it lets you adjust media, call, and ringtone volumes swiftly with just a tap.

Unlike traditional volume controls, this extension doesn't appear in recently opened apps, keeping your app list clean. It's especially useful for prolonging the lifespan of physical buttons or when your device's volume keys are malfunctioning. Compatible with Android phones and tablets, it opens the system's default volume change UI, tailored to your specific device and Android version. Try it for a smoother, hassle-free volume management experience.

## Rankings

- #329,690 — Overall

## Review summary

Users appreciate Software Volume Button as a simple, reliable, and lightweight app that effectively substitutes physical volume keys, especially when those buttons are broken. It provides easy access to volume control without hardware button usage, extending device longevity. Some users report issues with the app not working in landscape mode and having to manually open the app to start volume control. Overall, it fulfills the purpose of volume control and is valued by users needing an alternative to physical buttons.

### Pros

- Simple and lightweight app
- Effectively replaces broken or non-functional physical volume buttons
- Provides easy access to volume controls without using hardware buttons
- Reliable and works as intended
- User-friendly and convenient for adjusting phone volume

### Cons

- Does not work or opens in landscape mode
- Needs to be manually opened in the app before starting (not fully seamless)

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