1. Enhancer for YouTube
Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Best Tab Audio Controller Alternatives in 2026
Tab Audio Controller is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Tab Audio Controller
Control audio playback - responsive UI, DPI-aware, accessible
Free
Full reviewComparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tab Audio Controller (original) | — | — | Free | Control audio playback - responsive UI, DPI-aware, accessible |
| Enhancer for YouTube | 4.7 | 1M+ | Free | Heavy YouTube viewers who want full control over playback and layout. |
| Screen Recorder | — | — | Free | Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio |
| Youtube Playback Speed Control | — | — | Free | Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed. |
| Infinity New Tab (Pro) | — | — | Free | Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page |
| Youtube TV On PC | — | — | Free | Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device. |
| Empty New Tab Page | — | — | Free | With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails. |
| Return YouTube Dislike | 4.5 | 5M+ | Freemium | Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t. |
| Video Speed Controller | 4.5 | 3M+ | Free | Students and anyone watching long videos or lectures |
| SponsorBlock | 4.6 | 2M+ | Free | Anyone who watches sponsor-heavy YouTube channels daily. |
| YouTube Summary with ChatGPT | 4.3 | 1M+ | Free | Students and researchers triaging long videos, lectures and conference talks. |
Tab Audio Controller alternatives in detail
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2. Screen Recorder
Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Free Simple tool for high quality video capturing from Tab, Area of the page and full Screen, with Mic, Webcam and System audio
3. Youtube Playback Speed Control
Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed.
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Control speed of the youtube playback using keyboard. Press '+' to increase and '-' to decrease the playback speed.
4. Infinity New Tab (Pro)
Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Infinity New Tab Pro allows you to customize your New Tab page
5. Youtube TV On PC
Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Enables Youtube TV with auto HD on your pc so you can control youtube from your mobile device.
6. Empty New Tab Page
With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: With this extension, new tabs display a blank page instead of the usual new tab page with thumbnails.
7. Return YouTube Dislike
Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Another popular YouTube extension: Return YouTube Dislike restores the ability to see dislikes on YouTube. Starting December 13th 2021, YouTube removed the ability t.
8. Video Speed Controller
Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Another popular YouTube extension: Keyboard shortcuts to speed up, slow down and skip any HTML5 video.
9. SponsorBlock
Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Another popular YouTube extension: Skips sponsor segments in YouTube videos automatically.
10. YouTube Summary with ChatGPT
Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
Why it replaces Tab Audio Controller: Another popular YouTube extension: Instant AI summaries and transcripts for YouTube videos.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Tab Audio Controller?
Enhancer for YouTube is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the YouTube category: Playback, volume and layout controls for YouTube.
Is there a free alternative to Tab Audio Controller?
Yes — Enhancer for YouTube, Screen Recorder, Youtube Playback Speed Control are free.