Volume Control [Boost volume]

Name: Volume Control [Boost volume]
Rating: 3.8169 (142 reviews)
Author: Chaython

Boost, or lower your volume up to or down 32 DB.

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Volume Control [Boost volume] is a lightweight, open-source Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing audio experience by allowing you to boost or lower your tab's volume up to 32 dB. It supports HTML5 video and offers precise volume adjustments via an easy-to-navigate interface, including arrow key controls and text editing.

This extension is privacy-conscious, fully open-source, and free of any analytics or ads. With features like a dark theme, a blacklist for sites where you'd prefer not to alter volume, and optional permissions for better site compatibility, it ensures smooth and secure operation. If any site restricts audio control due to permissions, users can enable access for all URLs as needed. For support and updates, the source code is available on GitHub.

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4 Last updated: 2025-03-04

Version code:

5898447

Creation date:

2022-05-02

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Permissions:

storage
activeTab

Size:

18.11KB

Email:

ch*****@live.ca

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-17

Ranking

# 609 ▲ 3

Other rankings

#39 in Games & Entertainment

#39 in Tabs

#82 in Photos, Music & Videos ▲ 1

#1 in boost keyword 44

#1 in volume control keyword 50

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User reviews

Volume Control [Boost volume] is praised for effectively increasing volume beyond default limits and being simple without ads. It's open source and often works well on various sites. However, multiple users report issues on specific websites like Meta-owned sites, streaming platforms, and educational sites where the extension can break audio or block playback. Some experience audio delays or the extension overriding volume settings unintentionally. Users also desire better memory of volume settings per site or session. Despite flaws, it remains a better alternative than many similar add-ons.

Pros

Effectively boosts volume beyond default levels, outperforming many other similar extensions.
Simple and efficient with no ads or clickbait, providing a better user experience.
Remembers volume settings for certain content like shorts, unlike some alternatives.
Open source with accessible source code, increasing user trust.
Generally works well on many websites without breaking pages.

Cons

Causes audio issues or breaks audio functionality on specific websites such as Steam, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, and d2l.
Has compatibility problems with Meta-owned sites (Facebook, Instagram), often blocking or excluding these sites from volume control.
Sometimes causes delays or distortions between audio channels, as reported with Webex.
Does not consistently remember volume settings across sessions or per page basis, lacking finer control.
Tends to increase volume on other tabs unintentionally, leading to overly loud audio in other tabs.

Recent reviews

would be 5 stars, but it makes all audio on the browser crackle and even slightly stutter

by Sl*****, 2025-07-14

by No*****, 2025-06-08

Não funciona!!!

by no*****, 2025-05-31

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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Volume Control [Boost volume] requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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Volume Control [Boost volume] is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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