Auto mute

Auto mute of new tabs. Possibility to enable mute tabs in private and normal mode.
What is Auto mute?
"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

By: WaldiPL
Users: 966 ▲ 7
Rating: 4.41 (22)
Version: 1.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-03-30
Weekly download count: 27
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
Size: 10.63K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Edge
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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works better than newer add-ons
  • Automatically mutes new tabs
  • Simple and easy to use
Cons
  • Doesn't always effectively mute tabs with flash components
  • Whitelist feature doesn't always work, especially in private mode
  • Visually noisy 'muted' icon replaces site icon
Most mentioned
  • Efficiency in muting new tabs
  • Bugs with flash components
  • Visual noise from 'muted' icon
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Auto mute requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Auto mute is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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