SoundFixer
Helps you fix annoying sound problems on sites like YouTube: audio in one channel only, too quiet or too loud.
(Unfortunately, this extension does not work on all websites because of cross-domain issues — but it does work on YouTube!)
Manifest V2
- By:
- Val Packett
- Rating:
- 4.42 (388) 2 ratings
- Version:
- 1.4.1 (Last updated: 2023-12-09)
- Version code:
- 5661448
- Creation date:
- 2017-08-13
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- webNavigation
- Size:
- 16.29K
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
Ranking
# 335 ▲ 1
Other platforms
User reviews
SoundFixer is appreciated for effectively improving audio quality on platforms like YouTube and fixing sound issues such as clipping. Users find it simple, lightweight, open source, and privacy-respecting. However, it struggles with consistency, only working on one video at a time on some sites like Netflix and failing on others due to security restrictions, leading to repeated adjustments and limited usability on certain platforms.
Pros
- Effectively fixes sound issues such as clipping and volume problems, especially on YouTube.
- Simple to use with features like a mono checkbox that enhance video sound quality.
- Open source and respects user privacy with fewer permissions and no ad injections.
- Generally well received for making problematic audio watchable.
Cons
- Only works for one video at a time on some platforms like Netflix, requiring repeated adjustments.
- Inconsistent functionality across different websites due to cross-domain security restrictions.
- Does not work reliably on every website as described in its limitations.
Recent reviews
by superfluosity, 2025-04-22
by Firefox user 18332912, 2025-04-15
by U. A., 2025-04-06
Extension safety
Risk impact
SoundFixer requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- High Allows retrieval of a user’s browsing history, presenting a notable privacy risk.
Risk likelihood
SoundFixer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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