Google Meet Auto Disable Mic/Cam

Provides options for defaulting microphone and camera to disabled when joining a Google Meet meeting
What is Google Meet Auto Disable Mic/Cam?
"Google Meet Auto Disable Mic/Cam" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance privacy during online meetings in Google Meet. By defaulting your microphone and camera to a disabled state when you join a meeting, it prevents accidental live audio or video feed. Additionally, it displays emojis in the tab title as indicators of your microphone and camera status. Information and updates about the extension are available on its GitHub page. Firefox users can also access similar functionality using the Firefox version of the extension.

Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.21 (33)
Version: 3.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-11-05)
Creation date: 2020-05-20
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 22.20K

Other platforms

Google Meet Auto Disable Mic/Cam (v3.1.3)
5.00 (2) 65
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Extension summary

This simple extension provides options to default your microphone and camera to disabled. It also displays emojis in the tab title indicating if your microphone is muted or your camera is on.

GitHub: https://github.com/burkybang/Google-Meet-Auto-Disable-Mic-Cam Firefox version: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/googlemeet-auto-disable-miccam

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Simple and effective functionality.
  • Saves users from accidental camera appearances.
  • Lightweight and easy to use.
  • Works smoothly for most users after updates.
Cons
  • Inconsistent functionality; stops working for some users.
  • Auto-enable feature fails despite settings.
  • Some users experience issues after browser updates.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work for some users.
  • Appreciation for the quick bug fixes.
  • Desire for the feature to be an official option in Google Meet.
Recent reviews
perfection. I got what I asked for thats it.
by Swapneel Chauhan, 2024-09-04

Doesn't work.
by Maxime Lenglet, 2024-08-21

I love this extension a lot. Thank you for the quick turnaround time on the fix.
by Cy Dickey, 2024-06-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Meet Auto Disable Mic/Cam requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Google Meet Auto Disable Mic/Cam has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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