Esrok

Update

Normalize Volume update

Latest updates and improvements to Normalize Volume.

Current release

Version

v1.07

Release date: 2026-03-26

Status

Rolling out

This update is on the way now. If Chrome has not picked it up yet, it should show up shortly.

Highlights

What changed

  • The audio engine was rebuilt to control the tab audio more directly instead of trying to chase sudden jumps after they happen
  • Switching between videos should now feel much smoother, especially on YouTube
  • The selected volume level now stays more consistent from one video to the next
  • This update also keeps the newer slider range and free full-range unlock

Changelog

A quick breakdown of what changed in this release.

Added

  • A stronger tab-based audio handling system to keep playback under control right from the start
  • Better protection when moving from one video to another in the same tab
  • Support for the wider 10%–100% range with the existing free unlock flow

Changed

  • Volume control now feels more stable during autoplay, next-video clicks, and in-tab navigation
  • The extension now holds your chosen level more consistently instead of drifting between videos
  • Status text in the popup is clearer about what the extension is doing
  • Updated release to v1.07

Fixed

  • Reduced the weird volume jump some people heard right after opening a new video
  • Improved consistency when using lower volume settings
  • Fixed several cases where the old approach could react too late to sudden changes