Tabs Volume Manager โ Take Full Control of Your Tab Audio
Rajesh Chavda
๐ Key Features ๐๏ธ Individual Tab Volume Control Instantly detect and display all active tabs that have audio or video elements, or are currently playing sound. Adjust volume separately for each tab with a stylish gradient slider (pink to blue). Volume percentage is clearly visible beside each slider. Real-time volume changes: sliders immediately affect the tabโs sound. ๐ Mute / Unmute Per Tab Toggle mute/unmute for any tab using intuitive icons. Clicking mute sets volume to 0 and hides the unmute icon. Clicking unmute restores the previous volume and updates the icons accordingly. Changes are persisted, so your volume settings and mute states are remembered even when you reopen the popup. ๐ง Smart Behavior ๐ Persistent Volume Settings Volume levels and mute states are saved per tab. When you reopen the popup, the extension remembers the previous settings for each tab. ๐ท๏ธ Informative Tab Listing For each tab with audio/video: Displays the tab favicon and tab title. Below that, a row with: Volume slider with gradient Volume percentage Mute/unmute toggle icon ๐ Global Audio Management ๐จ Mute All / Unmute All Buttons at the top let you mute or unmute all tabs at once. Clicking "Mute All": Mutes all tabs. Disables the "Mute All" button and darkens it. Enables the "Unmute All" button. Clicking "Unmute All": Restores the previous volumes of all tabs. Updates the buttons visually and functionally. State is preserved when reopening the popup. ๐ฅ๏ธ Current Tab Highlight โ Dedicated Section for Current Tab At the top or in a dedicated section, the current active tab is highlighted with the same controls: Favicon, title, volume slider, mute/unmute button. Makes it super quick to control the audio of the tab youโre on right now. ๐จ Beautiful, Modern UI Designed with gradient backgrounds and a soft, modern aesthetic. Sliders have a smooth blue-pink gradient, giving a dynamic and pleasant visual effect. Font, spacing, and layout are carefully chosen for a clean and user-friendly interface. Popup panel styled with elegant backdrop and responsive design for all screen sizes. โณ Loading and Error Handling ๐ Smooth UX with Feedback When opening the popup: A loading indicator shows while audio tab data is being gathered. If any error occurs, an elegant error screen is displayed with a โReloadโ button to retry fetching the tabs. All operations (mute/unmute, volume changes) provide smooth visual feedback. ๐ Lightweight & Secure Uses minimal permissions: tabs, storage, and scripting for full functionality. host_permissions on <all_urls> to detect audio content across sites. No data tracking or remote communication. Built with Chrome Manifest V3 for improved security and performance. ๐ฆ Why Youโll Love Tabs Volume Manager No more sudden loud ads or videos in background tabs. Avoid juggling tab after tab โ control everything in one popup. Perfect for: Remote workers juggling multiple meeting tools. Students managing YouTube, music, and lectures. Audiophiles who want precise audio control. Lightweight, responsive, and polished. โ How to Use Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. Click the extension icon to open the popup. See a list of all tabs with audio or video. Adjust volume sliders or toggle mute for each tab. Use "Mute All" or "Unmute All" at the top to control all tabs instantly. Enjoy a beautifully styled, intuitive volume management interface. ๐ Future Improvements (Planned) Dark mode toggle. Auto-pause other tabs when one starts playing. Keyboard shortcuts for quick mute/unmute. Tabs Volume Manager is your go-to tool for effortless, elegant control over audio across all Chrome tabs. Whether you're listening to music, watching tutorials, or managing multiple workstreams โ make sure your sound is always under control.
