Tab Muter
Activate this extension to instantly mute tab sounds in your google chrome browser
As of May 2026, Tab Muter has 332 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.
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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3
History
3 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 251 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0.0 |
| May 1, 2026 | 264 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0.0 |
| May 29, 2026 | 293 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0.0 |
| Now | 332 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabcontextMenusnotifications
- Host access
- <all_urls>
Screenshots
About
Tired of disruptive sounds coming from Chrome tabs? Tab Muter is here to help! This Google Chrome extension allows you to mute individual tabs instantly, without the hassle of adjusting your system volume. Whether it's auto-playing videos, ads, or background audio, Tab Muter gives you control to make your browsing experience quieter and more focused. Key Features One-Click Mute: Quickly mute or unmute tabs without switching windows. Tab-Specific Control: Silence only the active tab while other tabs remain unaffected. Mute All Tabs: Option to mute all open tabs at once for uninterrupted browsing. Lightweight & Fast: Won’t slow down your browser like other extensions. How to Use in Simple Steps Install the Extension: Visit the Chrome Web Store, search for "Tab Muter," click "Add to Chrome," and follow the prompts. Activate Tab Muter: After installation, the Tab Muter icon will appear in the Chrome toolbar. Click the icon to enable it. Mute a Tab: Click the Tab Muter icon to choose "Mute Tab" or "Mute All Tabs." To unmute a specific tab, navigate to that tab and click the icon again. Unmute When Needed: To restore sound, click the icon, and audio playback will resume instantly. Why It Is Useful Tab Muter is especially useful when working with tabs that have sound. Whether you’re on a call, studying, or casually browsing, it lets you silence a specific tab without muting everything. It helps eliminate distractions during online meetings, classes, or other productivity tasks. Who It Is Useful For This tool is ideal for professionals in meetings, students in online classes, or anyone who needs to stay focused. It provides precise sound control, making it a must-have for anyone who manages multiple audio-enabled tabs.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 20.17KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- kmmhcihlklcaopfcnfecbacihnabefoi
- Developer ID
- ud988b9c67912a1191e7e21afcadd93e4
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Oct 23, 2024
- Last Updated (Store)
- Oct 23, 2024
- Last Scraped
- May 29, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified May 29, 2026.