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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 18, 2026	5	—	—	1.1.3
May 9, 2026	6	—	—	1.1.3
May 22, 2026	8	—	—	1.1.3
Jun 4, 2026	7	—	—	1.1.3
Jun 10, 2026	6	—	—	2.0.6
Now	7	—	—	2.0.6

Changelog

Jun 4, 2026

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What’s new in v1.1.3
- Hide timer when inactive (LIVE): fixed titles freezing on YouTube/Twitch when switching tabs/windows.
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Tab Video Timer adds helpful playback info and controls to every site—without tracking you.

What it does
- Time left in tab title (VOD): see remaining time at a glance—even in the background.
- Live elapsed in tab title: count-up for YouTube/Twitch live streams.
- Quick Mute/Unmute: one click mutes all media on the page (works across iframes).
- “Finished” banner: optionally keep a Finished notice in the title as long as you want (including Forever).
- Per-site controls: enable/disable the timer, and choose whether to show “Finished” on specific sites.

Key features
- Countdown that respects pause and playback speed.
- Live timer with fallbacks to handle tricky players/DVR quirks.
- Cross-frame mute for embeds and iframes.
- Smart popup: shows No media and disables Mute when nothing’s playing.
- Per-site toggles; hide “Finished” where sites auto-navigate (e.g., playlists).
- Customizable titles/prefixes, Finished text, update interval, and Finished hold time.
- Low overhead; no external requests.

How to use
1. Install and pin the extension.
2. Open any page with video or audio.
3. Watch the tab title (VOD countdown or LIVE count-up).
4. Click the icon → Mute to mute/unmute all media.
5. Open Options to tweak titles/prefixes, Finished hold (including Forever), and per-site settings.

Shortcuts
Set in chrome://extensions/shortcuts:
- Mute active tab
- Enable/Disable on this site
(Also available via the popup and Options.)

Privacy
- No tracking. No analytics. No ads.
- Runs entirely in your browser.
- Settings can sync via Chrome Sync (optional) and never leave your Google account.

Permissions explained
- Storage: save settings and per-site preferences.
- Tabs: read the current tab’s URL/host to apply per-site rules.
- Scripting: detect/control media elements to update the title and mute audio.

Compatibility
- Works on most HTML5 players (video & audio).
- Some DRM/custom players may limit detection; the extension falls back gracefully.

Support
Problems or ideas? Open the popup → Options → see help, or file an issue here: https://github.com/buzz-craft/tab-video-timer

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What's new in v2.0.6
- New option to keep video playing when switching tabs — stops sites from pausing playback on tab switch.
- Numerous bug fixes including mute button, LIVE badge, overlay behavior, and watch-time accuracy.
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Tab Video Timer adds helpful playback info and controls to every site—without tracking you.

What it does
- Time in tab title (VOD): countdown or elapsed, speed-adjusted for 1.5×, 2× etc.—even in the background.
- Live elapsed in tab title: count-up for YouTube/Twitch live streams.
- YouTube chapter titles: current chapter name prepended to the tab title while active.
- Page overlay: draggable floating timer that hovers over any page—toggle from the popup.
- Watch-time stats: tracks how long you watch per site, stored locally. View totals, per-site breakdowns, and a 7-day bar chart right in the popup.
- Quick Mute/Unmute: one click mutes all media on the page (works across iframes).
- "Finished" banner: optionally keep a Finished notice in the title as long as you want (including Forever).
- Per-site controls: enable/disable the timer and choose whether to show "Finished" on specific sites.

Key features
- Countdown or elapsed mode—your choice. Both respect pause and playback speed.
- Speed-aware: at 2× playback the countdown shows real-world time remaining.
- Live timer with fallbacks to handle tricky players and DVR quirks.
- Multi-video picker: on pages with multiple players, pin the one you want to track.
- Break reminder: browser notification after N continuous minutes of watching (0 = off).
- Video-end notification: optional alert when a video finishes.
- Daily limit: set a minute threshold; a warning bar appears in the popup when exceeded.
- Cross-frame mute for embeds and iframes.
- Smart popup: Now Playing tab shows icon, state, rate badge, progress bar, and large time display. Stats tab shows today's watch time, per-site breakdown, and 7-day chart.
- Customizable prefixes (Live, VOD, Paused), title separator, % progress in title, update interval, and Finished hold time.
- Low overhead; no external requests.

How to use
1. Install and pin the extension.
2. Open any page with video or audio.
3. Watch the tab title — VOD shows countdown or elapsed; LIVE shows a count-up.
4. Click the icon to open the popup: status, progress bar, mute, overlay toggle, and watch-time stats.
5. Open Options to configure VOD mode, overlay position, break reminders, daily limit, and per-site settings.

Shortcuts
Set in chrome://extensions/shortcuts:
- Mute active tab
- Enable/Disable on this site
(Also available via the popup.)

Privacy
- No tracking. No analytics. No ads.
- Runs entirely in your browser.
- Watch-time data stored locally and never leaves your device.
- Settings can sync via Chrome Sync (optional) and never leave your Google account.

Permissions explained
- Storage: save settings, per-site preferences, and watch-time data.
- Tabs: read the current tab's URL/host to apply per-site rules.
- Scripting: detect/control media elements to update the title and mute audio.
- Notifications: break reminders and video-end alerts (only if you enable them in Options).

Compatibility
- Works on most HTML5 players (video & audio).
- Some DRM/custom players may limit detection; the extension falls back gracefully.

Support
Problems or ideas? Open the popup → Options, or file an issue here: https://github.com/buzz-craft/tab-video-timer

Jun 4, 2026

short_description

Tab title timers for video/audio: countdown for VOD, elapsed for LIVE. Quick mute and per-site controls.

Adds a countdown timer to your tab title showing time remaining on any video.

Jun 4, 2026

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storage, tabs, scripting

storage, tabs, scripting, notifications

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Permissions: storagetabsscriptingnotifications
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