Mute Tab Shortcuts

Quickly mute tabs with keyboard shortcuts

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Mute Tab Shortcuts is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by providing quick keyboard shortcuts to mute and unmute tabs effortlessly. With default shortcuts like Alt + Shift + M for toggling mute on the current tab, Alt + Shift + N to mute all tabs except the active one, and Alt + Shift + Comma to toggle mute on all tabs, users can control audio on multiple tabs instantly without needing to click around.

All shortcuts are fully customizable via Chrome's native shortcut settings (chrome://extensions/shortcuts), allowing users to tailor controls to their preferences. The extension applies actions across all Chrome windows, and intelligently mutes only audible tabs to avoid unnecessary changes. It's an open source project, fostering transparency and community contributions, with its source code available on GitHub. Ideal for multitaskers and users who frequently handle many tabs, Mute Tab Shortcuts streamlines audio management with minimal effort.

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By:: Daniel Pham
Users:: 20,000
Rating:: 4.08

(160)
Version:: 1.2.0 Last updated: 2021-10-13
Creation date:: 2019-11-19
Risk:: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 9.84KB
Email:: se*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-17

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# 5,308 ▲ 2

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#6787 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 1

#9 in shortcut keyword 31 ▲ 4

#41 in tab keyword 74 ▲ 9

#64 in shift keyword 23 ▲ 6

#115 in keyboard keyword 41 ▲ 23

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User reviews

Mute Tab Shortcuts is a simple and effective extension that allows users to mute individual tabs using customizable keyboard shortcuts. It is appreciated for its ease of use and integration with Chrome's default mute functionality. However, multiple users report issues such as inconsistent shortcut responsiveness—especially when Chrome is not focused—and limitations in handling multiple Chrome windows. Some notice bugs or side effects affecting keyboard layouts. The extension's reliance on shortcuts without a clickable UI element is seen as both a simplicity and a drawback.

Pros

Allows quick muting of individual tabs with keyboard shortcuts.
Simple and easy to use; does the job well.
Provides customization of shortcut keys for muting tabs.
Helps manage audio distractions effectively by muting specific tabs.
Works well alongside Chrome's default site muting functionality.

Cons

Keyboard shortcuts sometimes don't work unless the browser is focused or clicked first.
Extension can have bugs or inconsistent behavior, requiring multiple attempts to mute tabs.
Does not support multiple Chrome windows well; muting one audio tab may mute others in different windows.
Some users experience layout or keyboard input issues after using the extension.
No built-in GUI toggle for muting tabs by clicking; relies heavily on memorizing shortcuts.

Recent reviews

Is there a firefox version of this extension?

Bl*****, 2024-10-06

It's a excellent extension but it will be removed soon. The original developer no longer maintains it, so i have upgraded it to mv3 based on this extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mute-tab/djnlklfindboblpikpeaedoamfhgklfd

Mi*****, 2024-08-20

like someone else said, its crazy how this function isnt built into the browser... anyhow, awesome extension!

•v*****, 2024-07-02

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Mute Tab Shortcuts does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.

Risk likelihood

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Mute Tab Shortcuts has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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