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Mute audio without closing the underlying page.
MUTE BROWSER TABS
Unexpected sound? Mute it instantly.
Silence matching browser tabs without closing them or searching for the noisy tab.
Install SBA Chrome · Edge · Firefox
THE PROBLEM
Audio should not take over the room.
A video or ad can start while you are working, presenting, or sharing a computer. Use a shortcut to silence matching tabs immediately.
- Unexpected video audio
- Distracting media tabs
- Sound during a meeting or presentation
BEFORE → ACTION → AFTER
See the change in one shortcut.
BeforeA matching video starts playing
ActionPress the mute shortcut
AfterSilence
HOW IT WORKS
How instant tab muting works
- 01
Add matching keywords
Use sites or words such as video services you want to control.
- 02
Assign Mute
Choose the Mute action and set a keyboard shortcut.
- 03
Silence the matches
Press the shortcut whenever matching tabs start making noise.
Silence without losing your place
Match several tabs
Apply Mute to all tabs matching your configured rules.
Keyboard control
Act without hunting through the tab strip.
Panic Button
Need more than silence? Hide and mute matching tabs together.
Use SBA on your preferred browser.
Mute matching tabs with SBA on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
Frequently asked questions
Can SBA mute multiple tabs?
Yes. The Mute action applies to open tabs that match your configured keywords.
Will muting close the tab?
No. Mute and Close are separate actions.
Can I choose which tabs are muted?
Yes. You control matching through your own keywords and website rules.
Can SBA hide and mute together?
Yes. The Panic Button can combine both actions for matching tabs.
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