Meet Default Off
Chrome Extension • Privacy Tool
Meet Default Off is a Chrome extension that automatically manages camera and microphone permissions for Google Meet, giving you control over your privacy by default. The extension features dual blocking methods and intelligent state detection for maximum reliability.
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Features
- •Dual blocking methods: Choose between browser-level permissions or keyboard shortcuts
- •Smart state detection: Automatically detects current camera/mic state and toggles intelligently
- •Keyboard shortcuts: Uses Ctrl+E (video) and Ctrl+D (mic) to toggle states
- •Automatic fallback: Falls back to button clicking if keyboard shortcuts fail
- •Real-time status badge: Visual badge shows current camera/mic state
- •Privacy-focused: No data collection, local storage only
Installation
- Download or clone the repository from GitHub
- Open Chrome and navigate to chrome://extensions/
- Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top-right corner)
- Click "Load unpacked" and select the extension folder
- Pin the extension to your toolbar for easy access
How to Use
Access Settings
Click on the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar. The settings popup will open.
Configure Default Settings
Choose your preferred default behavior for:
- Camera: Block (Ask permission) or Allow (Auto-enable)
- Microphone: Block (Ask permission) or Allow (Auto-enable)
- Blocking Method: Permissions (Recommended) or Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl+E (Windows/Linux)Cmd+E (Mac) | Toggle Video |
Ctrl+D (Windows/Linux)Cmd+D (Mac) | Toggle Audio |
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 30, 2025
Meet Default Off is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the extension handles your data and manages your camera and microphone permissions.
Data Collection
Meet Default Off does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information. The extension operates entirely locally on your device and does not communicate with any external servers.
Local Storage
The extension uses Chrome's sync storage API to save your preferences. This data is:
- Stored locally on your device
- Synced across your Chrome instances (if Chrome Sync is enabled)
- Never transmitted to external servers
- Never shared with third parties
- Only contains your preference settings (camera/mic defaults and blocking method)
Permissions
Meet Default Off requires the following permissions:
- contentSettings: To manage camera and microphone permissions for Google Meet specifically
- storage: To save your preferences using Chrome's sync storage
- tabs: To communicate with Google Meet tabs to apply keyboard shortcuts
Important: The extension only manages permissions for Google Meet (https://meet.google.com/*). It does not affect camera or microphone permissions for any other websites or applications.
Camera and Microphone Access
The extension itself does not access your camera or microphone. It only manages the browser-level permissions for Google Meet. When you choose to allow camera or microphone access, Google Meet (not the extension) accesses these devices according to your preferences.
Third-Party Services
Meet Default Off does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or data collection services. The extension is completely self-contained and does not communicate with any external servers.
Open Source
Meet Default Off is open source. The complete source code is available on GitHub for review. You can verify that the extension does not collect or transmit any data.
Security
The extension uses minimal permissions and only affects Google Meet permissions. All operations are performed locally on your device. The extension does not have access to your video or audio streams, only the permission settings.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ali@alihesari.com