Auto mute
Auto mute of new tabs. Possibility to enable mute tabs in private and normal mode.
Auto Mute: Auto Mute New Tabs Firefox Add-On
"Auto Mute" is a convenient Firefox add-on designed to improve your browsing experience by automatically muting new tabs. This tool allows you to surf the web without worry of blaring audio from web pages you open. Additionally, it offers the flexibility to work in both private and normal browsing modes. Enhance your online browsing by keeping it volume-friendly with Auto Mute.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 19
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
Size: 10.63K
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Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Simply mutes new tabs automatically
- Works effectively for most users
- Easy to use and set up
- Good performance with Firefox Quantum
- Is particularly appreciated for stopping annoying autoplay media
Cons
- Does not work properly with Flash content
- Muted tabs may still play audio until unmuted and remuted
- Muted icon takes up space and hides site icons
- Settings for normal windows are disabled by default, causing confusion
- Sometimes mutes the wrong tabs without an icon available
Most mentioned
- The add-on stops autoplay videos and sounds effectively
- Issues with Flash content not being muted automatically
- Visual clutter from the muted icon on silent tabs
- Desire for a whitelist feature to allow exceptions
- User confusion regarding settings and functionality
User reviews
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Add-on safety
Risk impact
Auto mute requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
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Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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