# Microphone Disabler

> A simple way to disable and block the microphone for device security & privacy.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tankasoft.micmanager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tankasoft.micmanager)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tankasoft.micmanager`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Oakum Studio
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 149,780
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (568 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.87
- **Last updated:** 2019-09-04
- **First published:** 2019-07-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tankasoft.micmanager)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jjx-QXI2Z8Z-bfdl2aa-xefXjGbuxXbM2LaS7rBv2NY/](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jjx-QXI2Z8Z-bfdl2aa-xefXjGbuxXbM2LaS7rBv2NY/)

## Description

**Microphone Disabler** is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your device security and privacy by preventing unauthorized access to your microphone. It offers a simple manual toggle to block or unblock the microphone instantly.

Additionally, Microphone Disabler features an automatic scanning service that continuously monitors microphone activity, ensuring it remains disabled except when a phone call is detected. This automatic functionality keeps your microphone secure without interrupting your calls. The extension is ad-free and completely free to use, making it a reliable tool to protect your privacy effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #183,087 — Overall

## Review summary

User feedback is mixed: many praise it for being ad-free, easy to use, and effective at blocking mic access (especially during calls and for screen recording). However, reliability concerns are common—mic sometimes re-enables itself, it often fails on certain apps/devices, and there is little UI feedback about mute status. A few reviews even question authenticity. Overall, the app is simple and useful in specific scenarios but suffers from inconsistent performance and limited compatibility.

### Pros

- Ad-free experience
- Simple and easy to use
- Disables the microphone as intended, especially during calls
- Useful for blocking mic during screen recording (e.g., Loom)
- Some users rely on it for mic control

### Cons

- Mic often re-enables itself after being turned off, causing reliability issues
- Limited app and device compatibility (e.g., not working on Galaxy Note 3)
- No visible status indicator or mute notification
- Unreliable performance across apps; not consistently effective
- Some reviews describe it as fake or trash

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