SomaPlayer

Listen to SomaFM web radio stations from your browser.
What is SomaPlayer?
SomaPlayer is a Chrome extension that allows users to stream SomaFM web radio stations directly from their web browser. It eliminates the need to visit individual station's page or use an external media player to listen to the music. It also updates the actively playing track and provides desktop notifications. The extension also has a feature that syncs with your Last.fm account to keep track of your listening history.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.78 (51)
Version: 0.0.1.8 (Last updated: 2018-05-05)
Creation date: 2018-05-05
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • notifications
Size: 911.36K

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Extension summary

Changes:

Version 0.0.1.8:

  • Volume control is no longer shown when a station is not selected.

Version 0.0.1.7:

  • Updated station images, including adding missing images for some holiday stations. Thanks lukeart!

Version 0.0.1.6:

  • Added volume control.
  • Fixed bug where incorrect or negative timestamps were shown for the recent tracks.
  • Station image now links to the station's page on SomaFM.
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works great
  • Simple and minimal design
  • Excellent choice of channels
  • Captures the essence of streaming music
Cons
  • Lacks a normal volume control slider
  • Issues with sound not playing intermittently
  • Last.fm integration not functioning correctly
Most mentioned
  • Great job
  • Perfect for my needs
  • App is great
Recent reviews
I would like a normal slider for volume, not a discrete one.
by Sergey Hiiri, 2023-04-10

Great job. Thanks!
by James F. Dobrow, 2022-05-24

Amo soma fm, mas e outros canais ?
by Aldo, 2022-02-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SomaPlayer requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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