Volume Control [Boost volume]

Name: Volume Control [Boost volume]
Rating: 3.7487 (187 reviews)
Author: Chaython

By: Chaython

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

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Features & Capabilities

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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Version:

6.1 Last updated: 2026-05-22

Version code:

6272523

Creation date:

2022-05-02

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Permissions:

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

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Size:

32.95KB

Email:

ch*****@live.ca

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

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Ranking

# 302 ▲ 7

Other rankings

#24 in Games & Entertainment

#24 in Tabs

#38 in Photos, Music & Videos ▲ 1

#1 in boost keyword 36

#1 in volume control keyword 52

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Developed by:

Chaython

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/volume-control-boost-volume/

Email:

ch*****@live.ca

Website:

https://github.com/Chaython/volumecontrol

Permission Change History

2025-12-05: Version 4 → 5

Add Host permissions: <all_urls>

Remove Optional permissions: <all_urls> activeTab

2024-05-10: Version 2.6 → 3

Add Permissions: storage activeTab

2023-07-08: Version 2.4 → 2.5

Remove Permissions: activeTab

Add Optional permissions: <all_urls> activeTab

User Reviews

Pros: easy to use and can deliver the advertised boost, with some users reporting reliable operation on certain sites or browsers, plus open-source transparency. Cons: the extension often mutes audio, breaks playback on many sites (including embeds), can crash or freeze Firefox on some versions, and may cause audio artifacts or disappearances on certain sites. Overall, usefulness varies widely by site and Firefox version; it helps some users but is problematic for others.

Pros

Easy to use with a straightforward interface.
Does what it says: boosts volume as advertised.
Works well on certain sites/browsers (e.g., Zen Browser).
Open-source transparency (GitHub) increases trust.
Positive results for users who find it functioning reliably.

Cons

Mutes all audio when active.
Breaks or blocks playback on many sites (including embedded videos).
Can crash or freeze Firefox on some versions / is incompatible with certain Firefox updates.
Audio disappears on some sites until the extension is disabled.
Causes crackling or stuttering under boost; not a true non-compressive boost.

Recent reviews

it worked very well for the first few months, but recently the audio has began bugging. im not sure how to explain it well, but it kind of sounds like those annoying "earrape" (for lack of a better word) audios people use to troll with. ill listen to a video from bed and the audio will be fine, it goes quiet for a moment and then starts blasting like that, and i have to get up to fix it. it usually fixes if i just pause the video and unpause it, but its been getting worse where it happens a lot more often than usual, (sometimes every ~5 mins) doesnt stop after one pause, etc. and its gotten very annoying. the extension is nearly perfect but this one thing just completely ruins it.

by va*****, 2026-06-19

works. best feature it remembers last settings for audio boost per website.

by Aj*****, 2026-05-24

Thanks to its ability to have both mono/stereo control and volume boost, my two plug-in needs were reduced to one. Also it works perfect.

by bu*****, 2026-05-21

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Is Volume Control [Boost volume] Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

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 was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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