Listen to audio one tab at a time.

Latest Version

Version
6.0.11
Update
December 9, 2024
Size
110KiB
Developer
smartmute.io
Category
Users
10,000+
Rating
4.45139 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
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Smart Mute Extension

Tired of having multiple tabs play audio simultaneously?

Take back control of your audio experience with Smart Mute and listen to audio one tab at a time.

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NOTE:
- This extension does NOT pause any media, it will only mute it.
- Short-keys and right-click settings are not currently available but are being considered for future release
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Additional Features:

Silent Mode
Prefer to browse the web in complete silence? Give Silent Mode a try. Silent Mode prevents any audio from playing in your browser. Pairing this feature with Smart Mute's Whitelist feature can give you even more control of what you hear while browsing.

Whitelist
Enjoy listening to your favorite podcast or music playlist in the background while you browse the web? Ensure your listening experience never gets interrupted again by adding it to Smart Mute's Whitelist.

Blacklist
Hate when websites have auto-playing videos and advertisements? Add those annoying sites to Smart Mute's Blacklist and hear the sweet sounds of silence.

Additional Permissions Required
Smart Mute's Whitelist and Blacklist feature requires access to website URLs. This information is used — in real-time — to compare the websites a user visits and those that are listed.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Smart Mute", "version": "6.0.11", "short_name": "Smart Mute", "description": "Listen to audio one tab at a time.", "author": "Chyno Deluxe", "icons": { "128": "/assets/img/icon.png" }, "action": { "default_popup": "/views/popup/index.html", "default_icon": "/assets/img/icon.png" }, "permissions": ["storage"], "optional_permissions": ["tabs"], "background": { "service_worker": "/assets/js/app.js", "type": "module" }}
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How to download and manually install Smart Mute extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Smart Mute extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Smart Mute extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Smart Mute extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Smart Mute extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Smart Mute extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Smart Mute Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Smart Mute extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Smart Mute extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Smart Mute extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Smart Mute extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Smart Mute extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Smart Mute extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Smart Mute extension file

Select and download the Smart Mute extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Smart Mute extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Smart Mute extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Smart Mute extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Smart Mute extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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martin ward (ID: 000000dc0c3ff3c3) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/20/2024 This is a great extension and did what is supposed to do until it stopped working.

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Octavio Rios (ID: 000000b836ee651a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/02/2023 For now, seems to be working great! Keeps only one recently audible tab unmuted.

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Yannick MTZ (ID: 0000005774398e02) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/13/2023 Best extension th !!!

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Tony Tse (ID: 000000a96eba4a94) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 Please make a Firefox version!!

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Abid Hasan (ID: 0000007d2a650543) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/22/2023 Awesome this is very useful.