🚀 Quick Start
The YouTube Media Controller extension allows you to control YouTube video playback directly from your browser toolbar without switching tabs.
- Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store
- Navigate to any YouTube video
- Click the extension icon in your toolbar
- Use the controls to play, pause, skip, or adjust volume
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: The extension popup shows "No audible tabs found". What should I do?
A: This means no tabs are currently playing audio or video. Make sure:
- You have a YouTube video open and playing
- The video is not muted
- You've granted the necessary permissions to the extension
Q: The controls don't work on my YouTube video. Why?
A: Try these troubleshooting steps:
- Refresh the YouTube page
- Make sure the extension has permission to access YouTube
- Check if you're using the latest version of Chrome
- Disable other YouTube-related extensions temporarily
Q: Can I use this extension with other video platforms?
A: Currently, the extension is specifically designed for YouTube and YouTube Music. Support for other platforms may be added in future versions.
Q: Is my data safe? What information does the extension collect?
A: Your privacy is important to us. The extension only collects minimal data needed for functionality:
- Video titles and metadata for display purposes
- Playback state (play/pause, current time)
- No personal information is collected or transmitted
Read our full
Privacy Policy for complete details.
Q: How do I report a bug or request a feature?
🔧 Troubleshooting
Extension Not Working
- Check Permissions: Go to
chrome://extensions/ and ensure the extension has all required permissions
- Reload Extension: Click the reload button on the extension card in
chrome://extensions/
- Restart Browser: Close and reopen Chrome completely
- Update Chrome: Ensure you're running the latest version of Chrome
Audio Not Detected
- Make sure the YouTube video is actually playing (not paused)
- Check that the video is not muted
- Try refreshing the YouTube page
- Close and reopen the extension popup
📧 Contact Support
🔄 Version Information
Current Version: 1.0
Last Updated: July 2025
Compatibility: Chrome 88+ (Manifest V3)