Audio Element Plugin

Automatically manages and persists volume levels for audio elements on a per-domain basis.

Audio Element Volume Control - Intelligent Volume Manager Master your browser's audio environment. Control ringtones, voice messages, and notification sounds individually for every website—without compromising system security or usability. ========================================= 🎧 THE "LOUD NOTIFICATION" PROBLEM ========================================= We've all been there: You are listening to music on Spotify or watching a YouTube video, so your Windows system volume is set to 100%. Suddenly, you open a web messenger (like WhatsApp Web, Telegram, or Slack) or a news site. • BAM! An incoming call ringtone blasts through your headphones. • BAM! A voice message plays at a deafening volume. • BAM! A notification ping startles you. Standard browser volume controls are "all or nothing." You either mute the tab completely or suffer the noise. ========================================= ✅ THE SOLUTION: PERSISTENT, GRANULAR CONTROL ========================================= Audio Element Volume Control is the precision tool for this specific problem. It detects HTML5 <audio> elements on a page and allows you to reduce their volume to a comfortable background level (e.g., 20%). The best part: The extension REMEMBERS YOUR CHOICE. Next time you visit that domain, the volume is automatically applied to all new audio elements instantly. ========================================= 🚀 WHY THIS EXTENSION IS DIFFERENT (Technical Deep Dive) ========================================= There are many volume boosters and equalizers on the Chrome Web Store. Most of them function by intercepting the entire audio stream of a tab using the Web Audio API. While powerful, this invasive approach comes with significant downsides: 1. Breaks Fullscreen Mode: Manipulating the audio context often prevents video players (YouTube, Netflix, etc.) from entering or staying in fullscreen mode properly. 2. Security Risks: It requires extensive permissions to read and modify all data on websites. 3. High CPU Usage: Processing audio streams in real-time consumes battery and processor power. Our Approach: Non-Invasive & Native We do NOT touch the audio stream. Instead, we simply automate the native volume property of the HTML <audio> tag. • Zero Interference: We don't break fullscreen functionality. • Native Performance: Zero CPU overhead for audio processing. • Maximum Compatibility: Works seamlessly alongside other extensions and DRM-protected content. ========================================= 🛠 FEATURES ========================================= 1. Per-Domain Persistence Set it and forget it. If you set `web.whatsapp.com` to 10%, it stays at 10% forever, even after restarting the browser. 2. Smart Detection (SPA Support) Modern websites load content dynamically. Our optimized algorithms (using MutationObservers) detect when a new audio message or notification sound is added to the DOM and apply your volume preset immediately—often before the sound even starts playing. 3. Global Slider Control The clean, simple popup interface provides a master slider for the current tab. Adjusting it updates every audio element on the page in real-time. 4. Preventive Control You can set the volume level BEFORE an audio element even appears. The extension ensures that any future audio element (like an incoming call) respects this limit instantly upon creation. ========================================= 📖 HOW TO USE ========================================= 1. Install the extension. 2. Navigate to a website (e.g., a web messenger). 3. Click the Speaker Icon in your Chrome toolbar. 4. Adjust the Slider to your desired level (e.g., 20%). 5. Done! Your setting is saved. Any audio notification or ringtone played by this site will now respect this limit automatically. ========================================= ❓ FAQ & TROUBLESHOOTING ========================================= Q: Why does it say "NO AUDIO" on YouTube? A: YouTube and most major streaming sites use the <video> tag for playback. This extension is specifically designed for <audio> tags (ringtones, voice notes, podcasts, sound effects). It deliberately ignores video players to ensure your viewing experience remains untouched. Q: Will this mute my music on Spotify? A: It depends on how the site implements playback. If they use <audio> tags (common for previews or simpler players), yes. If they use Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) or custom video tags, it might not affect it. This is by design: the goal is to tame *notifications*, not ruin your music. Q: Does it sync across my computers? A: Currently, settings are stored in your browser's local storage to ensure maximum speed and privacy. ========================================= 🔒 PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS ========================================= We take privacy seriously. • Storage Permission: Required to save your volume preferences (e.g., "example.com = 0.5"). • All Urls Permission: Necessary for the content script to run on any domain you visit to detect audio tags. Data Policy: • No tracking. • No analytics. • No data sent to external servers. • Your browsing history is yours. ----------------------------------------- About Developed by Dieter Käppel. We build software that solves real-world problems with efficiency and precision. ☕ Enjoying the extension? If this tool helps you focus or saves your ears, consider supporting its development: https://buymeacoffee.com/tires Version 1.2