# Software Volume Button

> Shortcut to Open the system default Volume Change Slider Dialog.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.visnkmr.volumeui](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.visnkmr.volumeui)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.github.visnkmr.volumeui`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vishnu N K
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 377,973
- **Rating:** 4.51 / 5 (1,849 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0G1i
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-24
- **First published:** 2019-06-24
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 42 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.github.visnkmr.volumeui)
- **Website:** [http://visnkmr.github.io/apps](http://visnkmr.github.io/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://visnkmr.github.io/privacy](https://visnkmr.github.io/privacy)

## Description

**Software Volume Button** is a Chrome extension designed to provide a shortcut for opening the system default volume change slider dialog on your device. It is ideal for users who want to prolong the lifespan of their physical volume buttons or for devices with defective or non-functional volume keys.

This extension allows easy adjustment of media, call, and ringtone volumes directly by invoking the native volume UI dialog, ensuring a consistent and device-specific user experience. It supports both Android phones and tablets. Note that the visual appearance of the volume slider varies depending on your device manufacturer and Android version.

For more information and support, users can visit the provided help link.

## Rankings

- #115,488 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`

## Review summary

The app is praised for being simple, fast, and lightweight, delivering on its promise with a clean, ad-free interface. Users value its one-tap volume control, cross-device compatibility, and time saved. The strongest drawbacks are the lack of a floating/overlay widget and absence of a visible volume percentage, with requests for quick-launch via notification bar. Overall, it meets expectations with minimal footprint, though some feature requests remain.

### Pros

- One-tap quick access to adjust volume
- Very lightweight / small footprint (under 1MB)
- No ads / clean and straightforward
- Does exactly what it promises / meets expectations; reliable
- Saves time by avoiding hardware button usage

### Cons

- Missing floating widget or overlay controls
- No on-screen volume level / percentage indicator

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.github.visnkmr.volumeui)