Meet Mute

Easy muting/unmuting for when you're in a Google Meet.
What is Meet Mute?
'Meet Mute' is a Chrome extension designed to provide an efficient way to control your microphone during Google Meet sessions. It provides you the options to set global keyboard shortcuts to mute and unmute effortlessly. The extension's icon changes color (green for unmuted, red for muted) to indicate your mic's current status. You can also control this feature by clicking on the extension's icon. Keyboard shortcuts can be customized through the extension's settings in the Chrome menu.

Extension stats

Users: 60,000+
Rating: 2.95 (20)
Version: 0.0.5 (Last updated: 2021-06-02)
Creation date: 2019-04-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://meet.google.com/*
Size: 26.10K

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Extension summary

Easily mute and unmute your Google Meet tabs!

With this extension, you can:

  • Set global keyboard shortcuts to toggle muting from anywhere
  • See if you are currently muted from the app's icon
  • Toggle muting by clicking the app's icon
  • When the app's icon is tri-colored, there is no active Google Meet session.
  • When the app's icon is green colored, the microphone is currently unmuted.
  • When the app's icon is red colored, the microphone is currently muted.

To set the keyboard shortcuts, right click the app icon -> Manage Extensions. From there, click the hamburger menu -> Keyboard shortcuts. Here you can set keyboard shortcuts for any extension. You can also specify Chrome (when Chrome is in focus) or Global (when any window is in focus).

If you have a feature request or any feedback, tweet me @mattsimonis

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Ability to mute/unmute from any Chrome tab or window
  • Supports global keyboard shortcuts
  • Works well with Google Meet
  • Simple and essential for users attending video calls
Cons
  • Does not consistently mute the meeting even when the icon indicates it is muted
  • Automatically unmutes when the user speaks
  • Requires initial interaction to connect to calls
  • No longer maintained by original developer
Most mentioned
  • Not working as intended
  • Icon indicates muted but sound continues
  • Automatic unmuting when speaking
  • Need for better indications or popups during muting/unmuting
User reviews
It's a nice extension but it will be removed soon and the original developer no longer maintains it. So i have upgraded it based on this extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mute-tab/djnlklfindboblpikpeaedoamfhgklfd
by Miles Lin, 2024-08-20

Not working correctly with Version 121.0.6167.185 (Official Build) (64-bit) Verified: Site access is "automatically allow access on the following sites: https://meet.google.com/*" If I mute from inside the meet window, the icon updates to match. If I click the icon, it changes, but does not mute the meet window. I then cannot reset the top icon without muting and unmuting inside the meet window. This also causes the global shortcut key to fail. https://github.com/mattsimonis/meet-mute/issues/15 may be relevant, but has not been actioned
by Maureen Frank-Kleber, 2024-02-23

This is a lifesaver! It's a game changer to be able to mute/unmute yourself from any Chrome tab or window or even application. To set keyboard shortcuts, make sure you read the instructions (right click the icon > manage extensions > click the three lines icon on the top left corner > keyboard shortcuts). Thanks for making this extension!
by A Google user, 2022-05-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Meet Mute requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Meet Mute has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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