Volume Booster for YouTube™ icon

Volume Booster for YouTube™ Chrome Extension Analysis

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Chrome extension ID: camciclnnglajljifpjocnpmepnkajgi

A Chrome extension that boosts YouTube audio levels up to 200% using an audio gain node. It provides a toggle button within the video player and supports keyboard shortcuts for ease of use.

Developer:MeryDev
Version:0.2.2
Size:89.97KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

90K+

Rating

4.6

142 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Low review signal

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

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a simple tool to double the volume of the YouTube player, mimicking the functionality of VLC player. It emphasizes seamless integration by adding a dedicated '2x' button directly into the YouTube player interface.

Inferred product pattern

Single-purpose utility extension that modifies the target site's audio node for a specific enhancement.

Review-backed pain points

Users have reported that the booster button overlaps and obstructs the autoplay settings button. Additionally, it does not function on YouTube Clips.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of support for YouTube Clips and a desire for volume boosts exceeding the current 2x/4x limits.

Tags
Volume BoosterYouTube UtilityAudio EnhancementSound Amplifier
Target users

- YouTube viewers with low-volume hardware

- Users seeking audio levels beyond standard browser limits

- People preferring VLC-style audio boosting on the web

Primary use cases

- Compensating for quiet laptop speakers

- Increasing audio impact for music or videos

- Quickly toggling volume boost without leaving the video player

Positive themes

- Seamless UI integration

- Effective volume increase

- Ease of setup

- Helpfulness for hardware with volume issues

Negative themes

- UI element overlap

- Lack of support for YouTube Clips

- Intermittent functionality issues

Observed friction

- No pricing friction observed; the tool appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Data extracted from store listing and a sample of 11 helpful reviews across various ratings. Review sample size is small compared to the total user base; some feedback is generic.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support or account complaints found, though some users requested bug fixes for UI overlaps.

Reliability

Some reports of the extension not working in certain browser contexts or specifically on YouTube Clips.

Privacy

No privacy or security complaints observed.

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: 1

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

Store metadata

- Version: 0.2.2

- Size: 89.97KiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
The Volume Booster extension is a tool designed to enhance the audio output of supported media players. Whether you're watching videos or listening to music, this extension aims to elevate your audio experience by boosting the volume level beyond the standard limitations with greater clarity and impact. The extension installs a "2x" button next to the settings button of the YouTube player. It is disabled by default. If the user clicks the button once, the audio gain node is installed on the source node, causing the audio volume to increase level twice (200%; similar to VLC player). You can click the button once more to deactivate the boosting. Note: The compatibility of this extension with your audio equalizer extension may vary. Its compatibility is dependent on the method used by the equalizer to perform audio filtering, whether it is applied directly to the player (not compatible) or…

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Search intent keywords
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Core discovery

youtube volume boosterincrease youtube volumeyoutube sound amplifierlouder youtube audio

Comparison

youtube volume booster vs vlcbest youtube volume extension

Problem

youtube volume too lowincrease youtube volume chromeyoutube audio quiet

Alternative

youtube volume booster alternativesound amplifier for chrome

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FAQ

What is Volume Booster for YouTube™ mainly used for?
A Chrome extension that boosts YouTube audio levels up to 200% using an audio gain node. It provides a toggle button within the video player and supports keyboard shortcuts for ease of use.
What market signals stand out?
Visible niche traction with moderate review base. Last known update: 04/28/2026.
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

Volume Booster for YouTube™ screenshot

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