Chrome-Stats extension
Mute sites by default
Mutes all sites by default and remembers unmuted sites
What is Mute sites by default?
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Summary
This addon protects you from sites that automatically play loud or annoying sounds by muting all sites that aren't specified in the whitelist. Muting or unmuting a site will update the whitelist accordingly. This behavior can be disabled on the preferences page if you often want to mute/unmute sites temporarily.
When manually adding sites to the whitelist, you can use * as a wildcard character. .reddit.com matches all of Reddit's subdomains and www.google. matches Google for arbitrary top-level domains for example.
In order to mute/unmute a site you can
- click the speaker symbol on the tab
- right-click the tab and select 'Mute Tab'/'Unmute Tab'
- press ctrl+M while you're on the tab
- edit the whitelist on the addon's preferences page
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Effectively mutes domains or tabs by default, improving the browsing experience.
- Provides a way to avoid accidental sound plays, especially useful for late-night browsing.
- Customizable through user settings such as userChrome.css to improve user interface.
Cons
- Easy to accidentally unmute tabs which could be frustrating for users.
- Lack of an easy toggle to remute accidentally unmuted tabs can be inconvenient.
- Unmuting issues when removing the add-on can be problematic.
Most mentioned
- Ability to mute tabs or domains by default which is highly appreciated by users.
- Incidents of accidental unmuting leading to frustration among some users.
- Customizable user interface using userChrome.css to hide the muted label or icon.
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Safety
Risk impact
Mute sites by default may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Mute sites by default is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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