Streaming Ad Muter version history - 10 versions
Streaming Ad Muter by Shinto C V
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Latest version
Version 1.13
Released Jun 18, 2026 - 53.72 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.13 — fullscreen Zee5 audio-mode fix and clean review package- Fixed the manual unmute button for Zee5 audio-detection mode so it remains visible when the player is in fullscreen.
- Added exact 48px and 96px extension icons, matching the manifest declarations.
- Cleaned the packaged extension source so the AMO submission contains only browser-extension files. The optional macOS native helper remains available from the public repository, but is not bundled in the XPI.
The existing ad muting for Hotstar, SonyLIV and Zee5 continues to work with no setup change.Source code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Older versions
Version 1.12
Released Jun 17, 2026 - 670.79 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.12 — audio ad detection now scoped to Zee5
The optional audio-based ad detector (beta, macOS) now runs only while you are watching a Zee5 stream — the case it was built for (live cricket with stitched-in ads). It no longer engages on Hotstar or SonyLIV, where ads are already caught precisely by the on-page and network detectors, and it no longer touches your system audio while you are on any other tab.- The companion helper connects only when a Zee5 stream is the active tab, and disconnects the moment you switch away.
- No setup change. If you have the beta enabled, the popup now shows "Active only on Zee5" when you are elsewhere.
First time installing the audio beta? It is macOS only and needs a small do-it-yourself helper: https://github.com/cshintov/streaming-ad-muter#audio-ad-detection-beta-macos-only
The existing ad muting for Hotstar, SonyLIV and Zee5 continues to work for everyone with no extra setup.Source code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Version 1.11
Released Jun 17, 2026 - 670.12 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.11 — audio-based ad detection (beta, macOS)
Some live streams (e.g. Zee5 live cricket) splice ads straight into the video with no on-page banner and no separate ad request, so the normal detectors can't catch them. This release adds an optional audio detector that listens to your Mac's audio output and mutes when the live-sport crowd ambience drops out (an ad), then unmutes when the match returns.- Off by default; opt in from the popup ("Audio ad detection (beta)").
- macOS only, and it needs a small companion helper that the Add-ons store can't bundle. It is do-it-yourself: build and install it from the project repo (requires Xcode command line tools): https://github.com/cshintov/streaming-ad-muter#audio-ad-detection-beta-macos-only
- This version adds the "nativeMessaging" permission, used only to talk to that helper. On update Firefox will ask you to approve "Exchange messages with programs other than Firefox" — that's this feature.
The existing ad muting for Hotstar, SonyLIV and Zee5 continues to work for everyone with no extra setup.Source code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Version 1.8
Released May 11, 2026 - 662.58 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.8 changelog:
- Eliminated the brief audio blip between back-to-back ads: unmute is now deferred by 2 seconds after the duration timer expires, and a new ad arriving in that window cancels the unmute so the tab stays muted seamlessly.
- True game-resume is unaffected: if Hotstar requests an actual cricket video chunk during the settle window, the tab unmutes immediately.Source code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Version 1.7
Released Apr 25, 2026 - 661.94 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.7 changelog:
- Overlay now appears correctly when the video player is in fullscreen mode (re-parented into the fullscreen element)
- Unified overlay heading to "Fun Facts" instead of alternating AI Fact/AI Tip
- Replaced innerHTML usage in content script and popup with safe DOM construction
- Skip transient OpenRouter batch failures and only abort after several consecutive failures, with failure counters surfaced in the popup diagnosticsSource code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Version 1.6
Released Apr 21, 2026 - 661.52 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.6 changelog:
- OpenRouter fact library now stores successful batches immediately instead of waiting for the full initial fill
- Added bounded OpenRouter responses, retry handling, and reasoning-disabled requests for more reliable free-router results
- Removed static/public fact fallbacks so educational overlays only use the local OpenRouter-backed library
- Added fact-library troubleshooting status in the popup and a local Node harness for provider workflow testing
- Escaped generated fact text before rendering in the overlaySource code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Version 1.5
Released Apr 20, 2026 - 657.2 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.5 changelog:
- Revolutionary educational overlay: Learn during ad breaks!
- OpenRouter LLM Support: Optional AI-powered fun facts using the free router
- Persistent Fact Library: 1,000-fact local storage with daily rotation
- Multiple overlay modes: Educational, Simple Veil, or Minimal
- Live API integration for fresh facts, tips, and inspiration
- User preferences for personalized experience
- Content categories: Fun Facts, Quick Tips, Number Trivia, Inspiration
- 90/10 mix of API/static content for maximum varietySource code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Version 1.4
Released Jul 10, 2025 - 698.71 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.4 changelog:
- Added black transparent overlay during ads for better visual feedback
- Implemented click-to-dismiss functionality for overlay
- Added test/demo buttons in popup for easier development and testing
- Enhanced user experience with visual ad blocking indicators
- Improved overlay opacity and designSource code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Version 1.3
Released Jul 10, 2025 - 697.67 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterVersion 1.3 changelog:
- Improved cricket ad detection accuracy
- Added dynamic ad duration parsing
- Enhanced Hotstar ad handling
- Bug fixes and performance improvementsSource code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only
Version 1.2
Released Nov 25, 2024 - 691.81 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterrefactor: improve Hotstar ad detection and handling
- Update ad detection endpoint from 'shifu_inventory' to
'shifu_impression'
- Add CRICKET_VIDEO pattern to prevent false muting during cricket
content
- Simplify ad break info parsing to focus on ad duration
- Implement automatic unmuting based on ad duration parameter
- Remove excessive debug logging
- Clean up manifest.json and update version to 1.2Source code released under GNU General Public License v2.0 only