Volume Master Compatibility
Which browsers and systems work with Volume Master — and which cannot.
Which browsers work with Volume Master
One supported browser. Honest about everything else.
Volume Master is a desktop Chrome extension. It is built on Chrome’s Manifest V3 architecture and uses APIs specific to Chrome’s audio and tab systems. The table below shows the status of every browser and platform that people ask about.
| Browser / Platform | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome 116 or newer (desktop) | Supported | Tested in Chrome 156; build v1.0.2 |
| Chrome older than 116 (desktop) | Cannot work | The minimum version is set in the extension manifest |
| Microsoft Edge (desktop) | Supported | Chromium-based; tested and working |
| Brave (desktop) | Supported | Chromium-based; tested and working |
| Opera (desktop) | Supported | Chromium-based; tested and working |
| Firefox | No build | No Firefox version exists |
| Safari | No build | No Safari version exists |
| Chrome on Android | No build | Volume Master is a desktop Chrome extension only |
| Chrome on iOS | No build | Volume Master is a desktop Chrome extension only |
| Safari on iOS | No build | Volume Master is a desktop Chrome extension only |
| Any other mobile browser | No build | Volume Master is a desktop Chrome extension only |
Tested in all three. Edge, Brave and Opera are based on Chromium, the same open-source foundation as Chrome. Volume Master has been installed and tested in all three, and it works in them.
What “No build” means. There is currently no version of Volume Master for Firefox, Safari, or any mobile browser. This is not a temporary gap — it reflects how the extension is built. The audio capture model it uses does not exist in Firefox or Safari, and Chrome extensions do not run in mobile browsers.
Desktop Chrome only
One Chrome extension. No Mac app. No iOS version.
Volume Master is built for desktop Chrome only. It is not built as a separate Mac app or iOS version.
Tested on Windows. Volume Master has been verified in Chrome on Windows. It has not been tested on a Mac, so we do not claim Mac compatibility.
Windows shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts use Ctrl: Ctrl+Shift+Up, Ctrl+Shift+Down, Ctrl+Shift+M.
No standalone application. Volume Master is not a Windows program, a Mac app or an iOS app. It does not change your computer’s system volume. It exists only inside Chrome.
What cannot be boosted
Three categories of content the extension cannot reach.
Volume Master controls audio inside supported Chrome tabs. There are three categories of content it genuinely cannot boost, and it is worth knowing them before you try.
DRM-protected streams
Some streaming services protect their content with digital rights management (DRM). When a tab’s audio is DRM-protected, Chrome does not make it available for tab capture.
This is a Chrome platform rule. It applies to every extension that uses tab audio capture — not only Volume Master. There is no setting or workaround that changes this. Safety and permissions explains what the extension can and cannot access in full.
Chrome internal pages
Pages that live inside Chrome itself — including chrome:// addresses, Chrome Settings, and the Chrome Web Store — cannot be boosted.
The popup disables itself on these pages and shows the message: "Open a web page with sound to use Volume Master." Navigate to a regular website with audio and the controls become active. The Help page covers the fixes for common problems like this one.
Other applications and system volume
Volume Master works at the level of individual Chrome tabs. It does not affect:
- Your computer’s master volume.
- Audio from other applications (media players, games, video calls outside Chrome).
- Other browsers running at the same time.
- Audio from other Chrome windows or profiles, beyond the tabs you actively boost.
If you want to raise the volume of your whole computer, use your operating system’s volume control. Volume Master is for Chrome tabs only.
Quick answers
Short answers to the questions we hear most on compatibility.
Is there a Firefox version of Volume Master?
No. There is currently no Firefox version. The extension is built on Chrome’s tabCapture and offscreen APIs, which do not exist in Firefox. A Firefox build would require a different codebase, and none has been made.
Will Volume Master work on Edge, Brave or Opera?
Yes. Edge, Brave and Opera are based on Chromium, and Volume Master has been tested in all three — it works in them.
Can I use Volume Master on my phone or tablet?
No. Chrome extensions do not run on mobile Chrome (Android or iOS), and Volume Master has no mobile version. It is a desktop Chrome extension only.
Does it work on the version of Chrome that came with my Chromebook?
Not tested. A Chromebook runs desktop Chrome and can install Chrome extensions, and the version rule is the same — Chrome 116 or newer. But Volume Master has not been tested on a Chromebook, so we cannot confirm it works there.
Does Volume Master slow down Chrome or use a lot of memory?
The extension’s performance impact has not been measured. We do not make any claim about CPU use, memory use or battery impact. If you notice performance problems while using the extension, try resetting the boosted tab to 100% — that stops the audio session completely and releases all resources.
Can Volume Master control the volume of a video call application running outside Chrome?
No. Volume Master controls audio inside Chrome tabs only. Applications outside Chrome — including desktop video call apps — are outside what it can reach.
What is the minimum Chrome version required?
Chrome 116. This is set in the extension’s manifest file. If your Chrome is older than 116, the extension cannot be installed or used. Chrome updates automatically on most systems; check chrome://settings/help to see your current version.
Why does Volume Master not work on Netflix and other protected streaming services?
Netflix and similar services protect their content with DRM (digital rights management), and Chrome blocks audio capture on DRM-protected streams. This is a Chrome platform rule — no extension that captures tab audio can bypass it, and there is no setting or workaround that changes this. Ordinary, non-protected web audio and video boost normally.