# 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!)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/soundfixer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/soundfixer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `soundfixer`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Val Packett
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,other
- **Daily users:** 48,274
- **Weekly downloads:** 896
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (420 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-12-09
- **First published:** 2017-08-13
- **Size:** 16 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/soundfixer/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/valpackett/soundfixer](https://github.com/valpackett/soundfixer)

## Description

**SoundFixer** is a handy Chrome extension designed to resolve common audio problems found in streaming videos, especially on YouTube. Whether you’re dealing with sound playing out of only one audio channel, audio that's too quiet, or sometimes painfully loud, SoundFixer allows you to adjust and enhance your listening experience with ease.

Please note that due to cross-domain restrictions, SoundFixer does not work on all websites; however, it functions perfectly on YouTube, which is not subject to these limitations. Say goodbye to the frustration of poor audio quality and enjoy balanced sound on your favorite videos with this simple yet effective tool.

## Rankings

- #333 — Overall
- #10 — Other extensions
- #16 — Photos, Music & Videos
- #1 — associate
- #1 — bug fixes
- #1 — sound

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `webNavigation`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Very low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows retrieval of a user’s browsing history, presenting a notable privacy risk.
- This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

SoundFixer is generally well-liked for boosting volume and solving some playback audio issues, and is seen as a helpful browser tool. However, its lack of per-site presets and persistence across tabs, windows, and episodes, together with inconsistent results across content, limit its reliability.

### Pros

- Effective volume boosting that users are happy with.
- Fixes some video playback audio issues (e.g., initial silence on YouTube when using mono).
- Overall helpful extension with positive sentiment from multiple users.

### Cons

- Lack of per-site/domain presets and no cross-window/tab persistence; users must reapply settings across pages and episodes.
- Inconsistent effectiveness across content; not reliably leveling volume for all videos (notably Netflix episodes).
- Some users report minimal or no noticeable improvement in practice.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/soundfixer)