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Push To Talk for Google Meet™ Chrome Extension Analysis

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Chrome 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.

Version:3.0.0
Size:537KiB
Last updated:

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.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

High review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

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.

Tags
Google MeetPush To TalkKeyboard ShortcutMute Control
Target users

- Google Meet users

- Remote workers

- Online students

Primary use cases

- Muting/unmuting in Google Meet via keyboard

- Reducing background noise in video calls

Positive themes

- Concept is perceived as useful

- Functionality intent matches user needs

Negative themes

- Extension does not work/function

- Spacebar conflicts with typing/chat functionality

- Lack of clear instructions for hotkey changes

- Technical bugs causing mic looping

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- None noted; the extension is presented as free, but users are frustrated by its broken state rather than its cost.

Evidence boundary: Evidence based on 11 user reviews highlighting recurring failure to function, design flaws regarding key conflicts, and general technical obsolescence since 2020. Reviews are dated and suggest the product has not received functional maintenance in recent years.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

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.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 1

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 40

Trust signals

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 3.0.0

- Size: 537KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
Press down and hold onto the <space> in Google Meet to talk, this extension is similar to having a walkie talkie. Once you have finished speaking, just let go of the <space bar> and you'll be automatically on Mute. Our extension works well for hangouts meet The main benefit of this extension is you automatically mute yourself after speaking and do not have to keep pressing the mute/unmute button using the mouse. You can unmute yourself using the keyboard instead. If you do not wish to use the space bar as the hotkey, you can configure your own hotkey instead. Try our Auto Mute solution for google hangouts meet This extension works for Google Hangouts & google meet app Here is how to begin using the extension. 1) Install our extension 2) Go to the Google Meeting 3) IMPORTANT - Please CLICK on our extension icon when you're on the Google Meet website to activate it. If you have any feedba…

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

Google Meet push to talkmute microphone shortcutGoogle Meet keyboard shortcut

Comparison

alternative to Google Meet mute

Problem

extension not workingGoogle Meet mic bugbroken chrome extension

Alternative

Alt+E mute shortcutChrome keyboard shortcuts

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FAQ

What is Push To Talk for Google Meet™ mainly used for?
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.
What market signals stand out?
Visible niche traction with limited review base. Last known update: 10/28/2023.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

Push To Talk for Google Meet™ screenshot

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