To stop websites from playing sound in Chrome on Android, open the three-dot menu, go to Settings, Site settings, then Sound, and turn off Allow sites to play sound. To silence just one website instead of all of them, use Add site exception.
Before you start
- Applies to: Google Chrome on Android phones and tablets.
- You need: Nothing extra. This is a built-in Chrome setting.
How do I stop all sites from playing sound in Chrome on Android?
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
- Choose Settings.
- Tap Site settings (under the Advanced group).
- Scroll down and select Sound.
- Turn off Allow sites to play sound.
How do I block sound for a specific website?
Leave the main toggle on and add an exception for the site you want to mute.
- In the same Sound screen, tap Add site exception.
- Type the website address and confirm. Chrome will block sound for that site only.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn sound back on in Chrome for Android?
Go back to Settings, Site settings, Sound, and turn Allow sites to play sound back on, or remove the site from the exception list.
Does this mute other apps on my phone?
No. This setting only controls audio inside Chrome. Other apps and your ringtone are not affected.
Will videos I want to hear also be muted?
If you turn off sound for all sites, then yes. Use Add site exception to block only the sites you do not want to hear.
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Chrome for Android puts sound control under Site settings, so you can silence every website at once or block just the noisy ones with an exception.
