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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5.00
2 reviews
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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

338.48291.5244.52Apr 1, 2026May 29, 2026
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Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabcontextMenusnotifications
Host access
<all_urls>

Screenshots

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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.