Automatically mutes background tabs
Auto Tab Mute: Control Web Audio with Ease
'Auto Tab Mute' is a Chrome extension designed for effortless control of web audio. As you switch between different tabs, this handy tool auto-mutes the audio in the background tabs if the current tab is playing audio. It features an on/off toggle button and keyboard shortcut, plus 'Active Tab' and 'Mute All' strategies for managing web audio more effectively. Extension upgrades offer you improved stability, multi-window use, new muting strategies, and more. An essential add-on for multi-tab browsing.
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Manifest version: 3
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Size: 474.11K
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Extension summary
Extension to automatically mute background tabs if the current tab is playing audio. This allows for fast switching between different audio playing tabs without manually muting and unmuting. This extension can be toggled on/off by a button added to the browser interface or by a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+U/Cmd+Shift+U).
Updates Version 3.1:
- Fixed behaviour when "Apply across windows" was selected and the active window was not on an audible tab but a background window had an audible tab
Version 3.0:
- Added experimental option for 'Active Tab' strategy to apply it across multiple windows (please send any issues to the listed email address)
- Added 'Mute All' strategy to mute every tab and prevent any new tabs playing audio
- Improved stability of 'Allow List' strategy
- Updated logo and branding of the extension
- Updated UI
- Updated to manifest version 3 and changed to use service workers
Version 2.1:
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Pros
- Works exactly as intended, muting non-active tabs
- No lag when switching between tabs
- Great for following multiple live events like sports and news
- Easy to use and navigate
- Available in multiple languages
Cons
- Stopped working for some users after a certain period
- No blacklist option mentioned, which could improve functionality
- Some users reported it doesn't work as well as before
- Issues when background music is interrupted by foreground sounds
Most mentioned
- Works exactly as intended
- No complaints about functionality
- User-friendly for switching between tabs
- Request for additional features like blacklist
- Recent issues affecting performance
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Extension safety
Risk impact
Auto Tab Mute requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Auto Tab Mute has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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