# Soundman

> Adds context menu entries and configurable hotkeys to manage audible tabs.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `soundman`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MrOtherGuy
- **Category:** photos-music-videos,other,tabs
- **Daily users:** 2
- **Version:** 0.1.8resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-03-28
- **Size:** 17 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/soundman/)

## Description

Soundman is a Firefox add-on that enhances the functionality of audible tabs. It allows users to easily manage and control audio on individual tabs, including muting/unmuting, switching, and playing/pausing media. Soundman also offers the option to automatically mute other tabs when an active tab becomes audible. Users can configure hotkeys for muting and pausing playback in background tabs. Additionally, Soundman supports pinning sites for convenient and persistent tab management. Please note that Soundman requires wide permissions for all tabs and data to ensure its full functionality.

## Rankings

- #63,193 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `<all_urls>`
- `menus`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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