Volume Control

A fix for loud volume.

Volume Control - Firefox Add-on for Volume Adjustment

'Volume Control' is a Firefox add-on designed to manage the volume of HTML5 media. This extension is particularly crucial for Windows 7 users who grapple with a persistent bug in Firefox, which prevents the system's Mixer from recalling volume levels for new tabs. Alongside this, Volume Control also serves as a global volume slider for HTML5 media, effectively providing control over your browsing volume without the need for a page refresh, courtesy of its instantaneous volume adjustment feature.

Add-on stats

Users: 648
-20
Rating: 3.19
(21)
Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2020-09-22)
Creation date: 2020-08-21
Weekly download count: 32
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
Size: 74.20K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

If you're still on Windows 7, you'd probably have noticed a bug in Firefox where the system's Mixer would not remember the volume levels for new tabs. This is especially noticeable if you're wearing earphones. Volume Control is a fix for that. Bug or no bug, if you want a global volume slider to control the volume of HTML5 media, this is the extension for you.

v2.0.2 Added new feature -- instantaneous volume adjustment (no more page refreshes when adjusting volume)

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
  • Helps users with sensitive hearing enjoy webpages by providing volume control.
  • Allows users to set lower volume levels and provides a volume boost.
  • Works well with standard audio links and videos.
Cons
  • Does not work for embedded audio players without user intervention.
  • Volume control is not independent per tab as described.
  • Generally dysfunctional in the latest versions of Firefox.
  • Causes glitching/stuttering sounds for some users.
  • Page refresh occurs when volume is adjusted.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work at all on various pages.
  • Issues with functionality in dark mode.
  • Needs improvement in volume control granularity.
User reviews
by Cubie, 2024-11-28

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Volume Control requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Volume Control has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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