SmartMute

Mutes all tabs that were playing audio when you open a new tab that contains playable audio

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-06-28
Users: 20
Rating: 5.00 (1)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2019-12-03)
Creation date: 2019-12-03
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
Size: 33.46K

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Extension summary

SmartMute automatically mutes background audio when playing audio in a current tab!

Once the audio that is playing stops or the tab is closed, your muted tabs continue playing.

Installation may ask for permissions to access browsing info, this is due to chrome's tabs permissions needing access to a tabs property of being audible.

Link to the code: https://github.com/garrickhenne/SmartMute

User reviews

Did exactly what it said it would do. Would like to see more functions like Specific tab can be unmuted. or if you are real edgy, auto pause youtube videos. ;)
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Extension safety

Risk impact

SmartMute requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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