Messenger for Google™ Hangouts

Easily connect with friends and family while you browse internet. This add-on brings conversations to life with photos, emoji, and even group video calls!

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts - Firefox Addon

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts is a convenient Firefox Addon. It enables quick access to Google Hangouts in a separate popup window, eliminating the need to switch tabs. Features include chat, video, audio calls, new message desktop notifications, ability to turn-off seen status, and automatic popup width adjustment upon opening a chat widget.

Add-on stats

By: Arthur
Rating: 2.94
(68)
Version: 0.1.10resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2014-08-28
Weekly download count: 6
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 88.44K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts is a Firefox Addon that provides an easier method to access Google Hangouts inside a detached popup window. In general, in order to access Google Hangouts, you need to open it inside anew tab, using this extension, you can easily access this service without the need to switch tabs which may distract you from your work.

Note: the sole purpose of this Addon is to provide a better experience for users of Google Hangouts. This Addon does NOT belong or relate to the official Google Hangouts app/website at all. It is basically an unofficial Addon that is developed and maintained independently.

This Addon includes all Google Hangouts features, plus:

  1. Provides easy access to the Google Hangout messenger inside a detached panel.
  2. You can use the panel for chat, video and audio calls.
  3. Get desktop notifications upon receiving a new message.
  4. Has a feature to turn-off seen status.
  5. Popup's width adjusts automatically when you open a chat widget.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Access hangouts in Mozilla browser
  • Separate pane
  • Fast and responsive
Cons
  • Can't minimize application
  • Doesn't show notifications
  • Not reliable with Google Container
Most mentioned
  • Can't minimize the application
  • Doesn't show notifications
  • Fast and responsive
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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