Audio Compressor

Name: Audio Compressor
Rating: 4.103092783505154 (97 reviews)
Author: vatara420

Compress audio to make sound volumes more even

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Audio Compressor is a Chrome extension designed to balance audio levels by applying dynamic range compression. It uses the Web Audio API to insert a DynamicsCompressorNode, making sound volumes more even across web pages.

Users can choose from different compression presets or customize settings globally or per site/page, allowing fine-tuned audio control. Note that due to browser security restrictions, it cannot modify audio from cross-origin sites.

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Version:

0.1.28 Last updated: 2025-01-30

Creation date:

2020-10-27

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Permissions:

tabs
storage

Size:

71.36KB

Email:

va*****@gmail.com

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Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

13 hours ago

Ranking

# 7,364 ▲ 112

Other rankings

#4059 in Accessibility ▼ 7 #7 in audio keyword 55 ▲ 2 #128 in sound keyword 42 ▲ 8

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Audio Compressor (v0.1.28)

2,658 4.45

(74)

User reviews

Users find the Audio Compressor extension effective and simple for normal sites like YouTube and Twitch, helping manage audio levels and smooth out loud sounds. However, it has recurring issues on platforms like TikTok and Bandcamp where audio can be muted or broken. Users desire permanent activation, hotkey toggles, better visual feedback, and improved gain control features. Despite these drawbacks, its ease of use and impact on common streaming sites make it a useful tool for many.

Pros

Effective audio compression on popular video streaming sites such as YouTube and Twitch.
Simple and user-friendly interface with basic compressor parameters.
Useful for managing inconsistent audio levels, reducing loud commercials or sudden volume spikes.
Allows toggling the compressor on/off quickly, which helps when certain sites have issues.
Works well on multiple browsers including Brave and Chrome.

Cons

Audio compression sometimes breaks or mutes audio on certain websites like TikTok, Bandcamp, HBO MAX, and some video clips.
No persistent or permanent engagement option; users must manually activate the extension on tabs.
Lack of advanced visual feedback such as gain reduction meters or real-time visual compressors.
No support for hotkey shortcuts to toggle the extension or switch profiles easily.
Auto-gain feature can be problematic, maintaining peak levels but increasing RMS loudness without an output gain control, limiting user control.

Recent reviews

It works! Why not the GUI would be improved?

Ge*****, 2025-06-16

GOOD ! Simple is best.

ta*****, 2025-05-31

看Vtuber一定要掛comp以免尖叫響破天際XD

ふじ*****, 2025-04-20

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Audio Compressor requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Audio Compressor is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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