MuteLinks

Mute Tabs based of URL.
What is MuteLinks?
MuteLinks is a handy Firefox extension enabling users to control the audio on different websites automatically. It makes use of Firefox's built-in function of muting tabs and mutes them according to their URL. It offers two unique modes - muting blacklisted sites or 'Mute by default,' which mutes all tabs except those specified in a whitelist. Ideal for users who wish to avoid unsolicited noise from specific sites or those who want a less distracting browsing experience. Added features include the ability to mute all Private tabs and support for regex.
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Add-on stats

By: Shaxine
Users: 1,526 ▲ 17
Rating: 3.95 (40)
Version: 0.2.3resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2016-06-05
Weekly download count: 12
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 64.63K

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# 2430 ▲ 3
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Add-on summary

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MuteLinks makes use of the Firefox's built-in mute tab functionality and automatically mute tabs based on their URL. It has two modes, mute only Blacked list sites or "Mute by default" were it will mute all sites except the Whited list ones.

Every time a new tab loads or changes URL, MuteLinks will check the URL and accordingly with the chosen mode will mute the tab or either un-mute the tab if it doesn't fit the criteria anymore.

Examples of good criteria:

It is also possible to mute all Private tabs regardless of the chosen mode and the Blacklist/Whitelist sites.

Contributors: @freaktechnik - For guiding me the right way @Staisser - For spelling errors @vb7prog - For bug reporting

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
  • Effectively mutes unwanted audio from websites.
  • Allows for both whitelist and blacklist modes.
  • Includes a convenient right-click context menu.
  • Works well in both Firefox and Waterfox.
  • Helps suppress audio autoplay on sites.
Cons
  • Does not default to muting just the domain in the context menu.
  • Cannot delete or edit blacklist entries in settings.
  • Settings do not save on Firefox for Android.
  • No option to export/import settings.
  • Mute icon suppression customization no longer works after certain Firefox updates.
Most mentioned
  • Works great
  • Should default to domain muting
  • Issues with Firefox for Android
  • Need for editing/deleting blacklist entries
  • Suggestion for easier bug reporting
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 18560950, 2024-08-27
by Firefox user 18560950, 2024-08-27
If I could I'd rate it a 4.5/5, but only because I think when using the context menu it should default to just the domain and not the full link. Otherwise it does exactly what chrome does with muting sites. For some reason even with Firefox blocking audio autoplay some sites just blast their 200% boosted audio and this stops that.
by Bacrown, 2024-06-03
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Risk impact

MuteLinks requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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