Re-enables the "Mute Tab" feature once found in Chrome itself.

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Version
2.1.0
Update
March 15, 2024
Size
55.56KiB
Developer
tab.muter.computer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.40805 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Tab Muter Extension

Once upon a time, Chrome had a feature hidden away in chrome://flags to allow users to mute individual tabs by clicking the speaker icon next to the tab's title. This was deemed \"not good enough\", as the Chrome developers wanted to remove the need for users to manually control tab audio, so it was removed in favour of the \"Mute Site\" feature.

Chrome can't yet automatically determine which tabs should be playing audio, so I made this extension to let the user make that decision. The button's in a different place due to Chrome API limitations, but apart from that, this extension should work exactly as the old \"Mute Tab\" feature did.

Having trouble? Email support: [email protected]

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This extension is free software; the source code is available at https://github.com/sersorrel/mute-tab.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Tab Muter", "description": "Re-enables the \\"Mute Tab\\" feature once found in Chrome itself.", "version": "2.1.0", "minimum_chrome_version": "122", "author": "Ash Holland", "action": { "default_title": "Mute tab", "default_icon": { "19": "images/audible-dark-19.png", "38": "images/audible-dark-38.png" } }, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": false }, "icons": { "16": "images/webstore-icon-16.png", "48": "images/webstore-icon-48.png", "128": "images/webstore-icon-128.png" }}
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How to download and manually install Tab Muter extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Tab Muter extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Tab Muter extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Tab Muter extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Tab Muter extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter extension file

Select and download the Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter 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 Tab Muter extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Thomas Turbide (ID: 0000006537de640d) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/06/2023 Simple and efficient

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kne2t3 (ID: 00000045fdf8830f) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 03/08/2023 It was working well for a while, but it's stop working consistently lately. The only way to fix it is to toggle the on/off on the extension.

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Vitor Leão (ID: 0000004d3185d001) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/01/2023 Used for many years but noticed today that its no longer working.

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Marcin Kunert (ID: 00000007631d5389) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/24/2023 Works fine. Thanks! I use if for chrome remote desktop, without this i can hear myself and it's so annoying.

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Priyam Shrivastav (ID: 0000001376b3bac8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/26/2023 works like a charm : D