Volume Control FAQ

Yes, Volume Control is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium features. The extension is available at no cost in the Chrome Web Store and all features are accessible without payment.

Yes, Volume Control works with any browser-based audio content including YouTube, Spotify Web Player, Twitch, Netflix, Hulu, SoundCloud, Pandora, and any other website that plays audio in your browser tabs. The extension processes audio from any tab that produces sound.

Volume Control allows you to boost audio volume up to 600% (6× the original volume). This means you can increase quiet audio significantly, making it perfect for low-volume videos, music, or podcasts. Simply slide the volume control above 100% to access the boost feature.

No, Volume Control is privacy-first. All audio processing happens locally in your browser. The extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, browsing history, or audio content. According to the developer's privacy policy, no data is collected or shared with third parties.

Yes, Volume Control provides individual volume control for each browser tab. You can set different volume levels for different tabs simultaneously, allowing you to have music playing at one volume while watching a video at another volume. Each tab maintains its own independent volume setting.

You can instantly mute any tab by clicking the speaker icon next to the tab in the Volume Control popup menu. The tab will be muted immediately without needing to pause or close it. You can unmute it just as easily by clicking the icon again.

No, Volume Control is lightweight and optimized for performance. It uses minimal system resources and won't impact your browser's speed or performance. The extension only processes audio when tabs are actively playing sound, ensuring efficient resource usage.

Volume Control is designed to work alongside other browser extensions. However, if you have multiple volume control extensions installed, they may conflict with each other. We recommend using only one volume control extension at a time for the best experience.

Yes, Volume Control displays a list of all tabs that are currently producing audio in the extension's popup menu. This makes it easy to identify which tabs are playing sound, even when you have many tabs open. The toolbar icon also shows visual indicators for tabs with active audio.

Yes, Volume Control is completely safe. It's published in the official Chrome Web Store, doesn't require dangerous permissions, and all processing happens locally in your browser. The extension has been reviewed and verified by Google. It follows Chrome's recommended practices for extensions.

By default, Chrome extensions are disabled in incognito mode. However, you can enable Volume Control for incognito mode by going to Chrome settings > Extensions > Volume Control > Allow in incognito. Once enabled, it will work the same way in incognito mode.

Volume Control is designed for Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi. It requires Chrome version 88 or higher. The extension is not available for Firefox or Safari.

Volume Control remembers the volume level for each tab while the tab remains open. However, when you close a tab and reopen the same website, you'll need to set the volume again. The extension focuses on per-tab control rather than per-website presets.

Yes, Volume Control works with any audio output device connected to your computer, including headphones, speakers, Bluetooth devices, and built-in laptop speakers. The extension controls the browser's audio output, which is then sent to whatever audio device you're using.

If Volume Control isn't working, try these steps: 1) Refresh the page or tab, 2) Check if the extension is enabled in Chrome's extension settings, 3) Try disabling and re-enabling the extension, 4) Make sure you're using a supported browser version, 5) Check if other extensions might be interfering. If issues persist, contact support through the Chrome Web Store.