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Decibel Limiter Chrome Extension Analysis

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Chrome extension ID: jhdflfacjalpcajleapijmclnbilnjlh

Decibel Limiter is a lightweight Chrome extension that automatically monitors and caps the maximum decibel level of audio playing in browser tabs. It includes a visual dBFS meter and per-tab configuration settings.

Developer:Joansiitoh
Version:1.4.2
Size:61.27KiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

1K+

Rating

4.1

14 reviews

Languages

2 locales

Includes English, español

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Niche Lifestyle & Gaming Hacks

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a smart volume control tool designed to protect hearing and provide a consistent audio experience. It emphasizes real-time monitoring, customizable thresholds, and privacy through local processing.

Inferred product pattern

Specialized audio utility providing peak volume limiting (brickwall limiting) for browser-based media consumption.

Review-backed pain points

Users report the extension does not work on Hulu or SoundCloud and can break the full-screen experience by leaving the address bar visible.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of clear documentation or explanation for the 'Enhanced Mode' and inconsistent site compatibility.

Tags
Audio LimiterVolume ControlHearing ProtectionDecibel Meter
Target users

- Audio professionals

- Users with sensitive hearing

- Night browsers

- Users in shared workspaces

Primary use cases

- Preventing sudden loud audio spikes

- Maintaining consistent volume levels across different sites

- Protecting hearing while surfing the web

Positive themes

- Effective brickwall limiting functionality

- Useful visual audio meter for non-experts

- Ability to limit decibels without modifying the primary volume setting

Negative themes

- Compatibility issues with specific platforms like Hulu and SoundCloud

- interference with native browser full-screen mode

- Occasional audio crackling

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed; the tool appears to be free.

Evidence boundary: Analysis based on the official store listing and 10 user reviews. Small sample size of reviews may not capture all edge-case compatibility issues.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No direct support complaints, though users mentioned a lack of clarity regarding specific feature definitions in the listing.

Reliability

Reports of audio crackling and instances where audio is completely blocked on certain sites.

Privacy

No privacy complaints; the listing claims all audio is processed locally.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 4

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 2

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 1.4.2

- Size: 61.27KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

chrome volume limiterdecibel limiter extensionlimit browser audio volumedBFS volume control

Comparison

decibel limiter vs volume masterbest chrome audio limiter

Problem

sudden loud sounds in browserprevent loud audio spikesbrowser audio clipping

Alternative

volume limiter alternativeaudio peak limiter chrome

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