Merlin
Switch to audible tab

Switch to audible tab

Focus on tab that is currently making sound (Alt+Shift+A).

What is Switch to audible tab?
"Switch to Audible Tab" is a Firefox add-on designed to enhance multi-tab browsing by permitting users to switch instantly to the tab currently making sound. If multiple tabs are audio-active, the add-on will cycle through them in an ordered manner. The add-on also encompasses features like inter-window switching and customizable preferences for muted tabs and tab-visit order.
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Merlin
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By: klntsky
Users: 669 ▲ 1
Rating: 4.73 (15)
Version: 0.0.9 (Last updated: 2021-11-19)
Creation date: 2018-10-29
Weekly download count: 11
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • menus
  • activeTab
Size: 191.88K
URLs: Website
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This WebExtension allows the user to switch to the tab that is currently making sound.

If there are multiple audible tabs, the addon will cycle through them and then return to the initial tab (the latter can be opted off at the settings page).

If there are no audible tabs, the addon will do nothing. Tabs that are muted by the user are also considered audible (this can be changed at the settings page).

If there are audible tabs belonging to other windows, these windows will be switched too (this can be opted off as well).

It is also possible to control the order in which the tabs will be visited: available options are 'left-to-right' and 'right-to-left'. This will only make difference if there are more than two tabs in a cycle.

Alt+Shift+A is the hotkey that can be used instead of the toolbar button.

Refer to the guide if you want to change it (the default hotkey is known not to work on Mac).

Source code is available here - feel free to report a bug or request an improvement.

User reviews
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Pros
  • Facilitates finding and switching to tabs that are playing audio
  • Simple and intuitive to use
  • Does not request any permissions
Cons
  • Shortcut key conflicts with menu shortcuts in certain language settings of Firefox
  • May not function when no audible tabs are present
  • Occasionally misidentifies silent tabs as playing audio
Most mentioned
  • Helpful for managing multiple tabs with audio
  • Some issues with recognizing only actively playing tabs
  • Shortcut key conflicts or confusion
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 13913418, 2024-02-27
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Safety
Risk impact

Switch to audible tab 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

Switch to audible tab has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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