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Audio Player

by chandler.stimson · Workflow & Planning
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View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

FFmpeg-based audio player that supports a wide range of audio codecs

Users
30K
0 in 30 days
Rating
4.0 / 5
−0.05 in 30 days
Ratings
23
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#4,962
#4,314 among extensions
Version
0.2.7
updated 13 May 2024

Users

monthly, 3 years
3,00016K30KAug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 30,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
31323Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 23 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Audio Player

Features: Volume Boost: It can boost the audio level up to twice its original value, similar to VLC Player. Format Support: It plays a wide range of audio formats and can handle audio streams from video containers. Media Key Support: Supports media keys for Play, Pause, Resume, Next, and Previous tracks. Sequential Playback: Plays multiple audio files sequentially, emulating the behavior of a desktop media player. Offline Usage: Works offline, meaning it doesn't require an internet connection once installed. JavaScript-based: The extension is written purely in JavaScript, making it a cross-platform solution. Shuffle and Repeat: It offers options to shuffle the playlist and repeat a single track or all tracks. Keyboard Shortcuts: Supports keyboard shortcuts for various functions. Playlist Support: Allows users to create and manage playlists within the player. Native Integration: Integrates natively with ChromeOS and Chrome OS Flex, enabling media file handling through the right-click context menu. Use Cases: OS Limitations: It's useful for users on operating systems that do not allow the installation of native media players or on Chromium OS. Audio Stream Playback: It is handy when you only want to listen to the audio from a media file, like a concert recording. How to Use: To use the extension, download an audio file that your browser can't play due to unsupported codecs and drop it into the audio player. You can obtain sample AVI or FLV files for testing using a specific website (https://webbrowsertools.com/test-download-with/). Technical Notes: The extension uses the decoder section of the FFmpeg library, enabling it to decode various audio codecs. It uses Emscripten to compile FFmpeg into WebAssembly (WASM), making it compatible with web browsers. This extension is a handy solution for users looking to play a wide range of audio formats directly within their web browser, even when their operating system restricts the installation of native media players. It provides extensive format support, advanced features, and native integration for an enhanced user experience.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days0+0.0%+1−0.05
6 months0+0.0%+1−0.05
1 year0+0.0%+2−0.10

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Audio Player appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
audio#9−3
player#170
play#37+10
shuffle#63−1

Version history

10 versions recorded
0.2.713 May 2024
0.2.612 Oct 2023
0.2.55 Jul 2023
0.2.44 Dec 2022
0.2.33 Jun 2022
0.2.212 Jan 2022
0.2.119 Dec 2021
0.2.07 Aug 2021

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
8 Sep 2020
Size
3.6 MB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
webextension.org
Extension ID
kidaobgibidickkdbapmeekkaejkacma

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 2, likelihood 0
Permissions
storagecontextMenus
Site access
*://*/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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