Push To Talk for Google Meet™ Chrome Extension Analysis
Automation & Workflow EfficiencyChrome extension ID: acejpfahoednmngaoeimoekcepchkmlp
This extension allows users to control their Google Meet microphone via keyboard shortcuts. By holding a specified key, the user unmutes; upon release, the microphone returns to the muted state.
Overview
Installs
20K+
Rating
★ 3.4
41 reviews
Languages
40 locales
Includes Deutsch, English, Filipino, Indonesia...
Market analysis
Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.
Macro category
Automation & Workflow Efficiency
Pricing friction
Low review signal
Complaint intensity
High review signal
Listing positioning
The extension is positioned as a productivity utility for Google Meet users, specifically aiming to simplify mic management by offering a push-to-talk walkie-talkie style functionality. It emphasizes hands-free control and customizable hotkeys to replace manual mouse clicking for muting/unmuting.
Inferred product pattern
Single-purpose browser extension utility abandoned by developer.
Review-backed pain points
Users report that the extension has stopped working entirely, causes UI/input lag, interferes with chat functions, or induces audio bugs where the mic rapid-cycles between mute and unmute.
Observed feature gaps
Lack of reliable updates to keep pace with Google Meet's internal DOM or API changes; insufficient keyboard shortcut customization UI.
- Google Meet users
- Remote workers
- Online students
- Muting/unmuting in Google Meet via keyboard
- Reducing background noise in video calls
- Concept is perceived as useful
- Functionality intent matches user needs
- Extension does not work/function
- Spacebar conflicts with typing/chat functionality
- Lack of clear instructions for hotkey changes
- Technical bugs causing mic looping
- Performance complaints detected
- None noted; the extension is presented as free, but users are frustrated by its broken state rather than its cost.
Support
Reviews suggest a lack of maintenance or developer response to bug reports since 2020.
Reliability
Widespread reports of the extension failing to function in recent years, with specific complaints regarding input conflicts and broken mute logic.
Privacy
No specific privacy or data security complaints noted in the samples.
- Free usage observed
- No account requirement observed
- Free plan or free usage claimed
Store listing facts
- Screenshots: 1
- Videos: 0
- Languages: 40
- Developer contact
- Official website
- Version: 3.0.0
- Size: 537KiB
- Last updated:
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Links
Website: push-to-talk.dllplayer.com