Ensures that only one tab plays audio at the same time

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1.0.1
Update
July 24, 2016
Size
71.62KiB
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3,000+
Rating
3.91176 ★
Manifest Version
2
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Smart Tab Mute Extension

Smart Tab Mute ensures that only one tab is playing sound at the same time

The extension is also available for Firefox:
https://addons.mozilla.org/de/firefox/addon/smart-tab-mute/
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Smart Tab Mute", "description": "Ensures that only one tab plays audio at the same time", "version": "1.0.1", "icons": { "16": "images/icon128.png", "48": "images/icon128.png", "128": "images/icon128.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "chrome_style": true }, "background": { "scripts": ["js/background.js"], "persistent": false }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ]}
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How to download and manually install Smart Tab Mute extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Smart Tab 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 Tab Mute extension file

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

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User reviews

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Penta Dumb (ID: 0000001016d5ede4) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/07/2019 Нормас, но я не понял прикола почему он в вк не возвращает звук и в саунд клауде, если ты парралельно будешь плей\стоп жать.

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Brett Atencio RN (ID: 000000ccd43f9899) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/14/2018 when I had 3wk open in one tab and then switched to youtube to watch a movie it muted both as soon as I clicked on the full screen in youtube, after that it muted both even when not in full screen.

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Renátó Schenek (ID: 0000004c0caa5a50) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 04/17/2018 No unmute button, which would not be a problem, if it wont be bugging all the time.

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Nicholas Vaughn (ID: 0000001929a3c9cb) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 02/27/2018 I've been testing this for about 2 weeks now and have had to grab up the other groovy extension 'smart tab mute' to deal with when it fails, which was okay for a while. I really want to like this extension, unfortunately bugs out too often which makes it no longer useful to me at this time. It will seemingly randomly (no extended lul in active tab or anything 2x speed talking udemy videos with youtube music.. the youtube music will always trump the talking video of course) switch to the youtube music and sometimes it will even do that AND switch off the udemy talking video :( I cant realistically use it anymore but giving it three stars bc I reaaaallly hope they keep up this project and I hope when I try this again in a few months they made a few adjustments. Keep up the good work!

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Orange Crates (ID: 000000031ce87f32) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 01/11/2018 I really did like this until recently it stated to cause problems with Chrome. When I have this extension enabled I'm not able to select search suggestions with my mouse. If I click one of the search suggestions nothing happens. I can still select using the keyboard but the mouse just straight up doesn't work. Which is too bad because it does exactly what it's supposed to otherwise.