Mute Tab Chrome Extension Analysis
Automation & Workflow EfficiencyChrome extension ID: blljobffcekcbopmkgfhpcjmbfnelkfg
Mute Tab is a Chrome extension designed to allow users to mute individual browser tabs. It provides functionality that was present in earlier versions of Chrome, enabling selective audio control for tabs.
Overview
Installs
300K+
Rating
★ 4.3
188 reviews
Languages
1 locales
Includes English
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
This extension aims to restore the per-tab audio muting functionality that was removed in Chrome 71. It offers muting via a context menu option or by interacting with the extension icon.
Inferred product pattern
A utility extension designed to add back a specific browser feature, often prone to breaking with browser updates.
Review-backed pain points
Users report that the extension stops working correctly after Chrome updates, leading to issues like inability to unmute sites, tabs remaining muted even after extension removal, or loss of selective muting capabilities. Some users also note it doesn't work on new tabs or certain operating system versions. The extension is also criticized for not offering shortcut keys for quick muting.
Observed feature gaps
The listing does not mention the ability to assign shortcut keys for muting. Review feedback suggests a lack of selective muting across multiple concurrent audio sources like Google Meet rooms.
- Users who multitask with multiple browser tabs
- Users who need to quickly silence specific tabs
- Muting specific browser tabs
- Managing audio from multiple open tabs
No positive theme data.
- Extension breaks with Chrome updates, causing persistent muting or loss of selective control.
- Muting functionality is not selective and affects entire sites or multiple tabs simultaneously.
- Extension does not work as expected on newer macOS versions or on new tabs.
- Performance complaints detected
- The extension is free to use and no payment friction is observed.
Support
No specific support complaints were found, but users express frustration with the lack of reliable functionality after Chrome updates.
Reliability
Multiple reviews indicate the extension breaks after Chrome updates, leading to persistent muting, loss of selective control, and the inability to unmute sites properly.
Privacy
No privacy-related complaints were found.
- Free usage observed
- No clear access signal
- Free plan or free usage claimed
Store listing facts
- Screenshots: 1
- Videos: 0
- Languages: 1
- Developer contact
- Version: 1.5
- Size: 43.2KiB
- Last updated:
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