Automatically mutes background tabs

Latest Version

Version
3.1
Update
October 17, 2023
Size
463KiB
Developer
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
4.52632 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
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Auto Tab Mute Extension

Extension to automatically mute background tabs if the current tab is playing audio. This allows for fast switching between different audio playing tabs without manually muting and unmuting. This extension can be toggled on/off by a button added to the browser interface or by a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+U/Cmd+Shift+U).

Updates
Version 3.1:
- Fixed behaviour when \"Apply across windows\" was selected and the active window was not on an audible tab but a background window had an audible tab

Version 3.0:
- Added experimental option for 'Active Tab' strategy to apply it across multiple windows (please send any issues to the listed email address)
- Added 'Mute All' strategy to mute every tab and prevent any new tabs playing audio
- Improved stability of 'Allow List' strategy
- Updated logo and branding of the extension
- Updated UI
- Updated to manifest version 3 and changed to use service workers

Version 2.1:
- Added workaround for chromium issue 1213925 which prevents fetching tab info when clicking on a new tab

Version 2.0:
- Added popup upon clicking the tray icon to allow controlling the extensions behaviour
- Added ability to select muting strategy, with \"Active tab\" being equivalent to the behaviour of the original extension and \"Allow List\" allowing you to select which tabs should be allowed to play audio by selecting the check boxes next to the title of the tab in the popup
- The behaviour should be the same as before if the \"Active tab\" strategy is selected, only difference is an extra click to enable/disable the extension since the tray icon now shows the popup on click
- Please contact me at the listed email address if any desired behaviour has been changed or if you have suggestions for other muting strategies to be implemented

Source available at: github.com/david-welsh/auto-tab-mute
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Auto Tab Mute", "version": "3.1", "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/Logo-16x16.png", "32": "assets/icons/Logo-48x48.png", "128": "assets/icons/Logo-128x128.png" }, "description": "Automatically mutes background tabs", "short_name": "ATM", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "author": "David Welsh", "minimum_chrome_version": "88", "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "assets/icons/Logo-16x16.png", "32": "assets/icons/Logo-48x48.png", "128": "assets/icons/Logo-128x128.png" }, "default_title": "ATM", "chrome_style": false }, "background": { "service_worker": "js/background.bundle.js" }, "commands": { "toggle_extension": { "description": "Toggle the extension on/off", "suggested_key": { "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+U", "mac": "Command+Shift+U", "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+U", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+U" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Auto Tab Mute extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

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

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

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User reviews

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Hyen Tech (ID: 0000002e77683532) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/25/2023 Nice, able to switch between champions league games on tabs and have it auto focus the top tab and mute the others.

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Jonathon Surles (ID: 000000db331b3b7e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/17/2023 Does exactly what I want it to do, no complaints.

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Barock Obamo (ID: 0000009355d7ee0b) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/30/2023 Je viens d'installer cette extension et apparemment elle remplie complètement sa fonction, à savoir de laisser actif l'onglets en cours et désactiver les autres. A voir dans le temps..

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Banya Rola (ID: 00000037a04f5edb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2021 I have used this for years and no problems until a few days ago and it stopped working and it only works if I select the closed tab from the new chrome search tab feature and select the tab from there... Anyway, it just isn't working properly like it did .. Thanks Banyarola

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Julien Robinson (ID: 000000754270624a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/26/2021 doesnt even work.