Auto Mute Tabs

This extension continually monitors all chrome windows to mute all inactive tabs and unmute active tabs.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-12-18
Users: 57
Rating: 1.50 (2)
Version: 1.0 Initial (Last updated: 2017-01-20)
Creation date: 2017-01-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 14.94K

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User reviews

Works fine, unless you needed it to do the thing it says it does: work on *all windows*. Within the same window it works fine, but the instant you drag a tab to a new window, it doesn't work anymore, and both tabs will play with audio. Disappointing.
by Lyle Broughton, 2022-11-20

Is was what I was looking for but it only worked half the time. all the other extensions that I've found only muted the inactive tab if the active tab made sound. This extension looked like it muted the inactive tab regardless if the active tab had audio but it only worked half the time. Shame.
by Hoai Ly, 2018-03-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Auto Mute Tabs requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Auto Mute Tabs may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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