Merlin
Messenger for WhatsApp™

Messenger for WhatsApp™

easy access to WhatsApp via toolbar with badge text notifications.

What is Messenger for WhatsApp™?
Messenger for WhatsApp™ is a Firefox browser extension providing a quick and convenient way to access WhatsApp Web. With notifications for new conversations, the toolkit allows seamless WhatsApp communication without needing to access your mobile device. Not officially aligned with WhatsApp application, this independent add-on refreshes each time you click on the toolbar icon. For inquiries or bug reports, connect through the add-on's homepage.
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By: Benthum
Rating: 3.26 (19)
Version: 0.1.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2017-04-04
Weekly download count: 93
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 58.79K
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Messenger for WhatsApp™ (WA Messenger) is a wrapper for WhatsApp Web. It loads WhatsApp Web in toolbar popup UI and has badge icon text notification for all new conversations (even if toolbar popup is closed).

Note 1: Messenger for WhatsApp™ addon does NOT belong or related to the official WhatsApp application at all. It is basically an unofficial add-on that is developed and maintained independently. The official WhatsApp application is only released for smart phones and web. This unofficial add-on is just a wrapper for the original WhatsApp and makes it usable as a browser add-on.

Note 2: once you close toolbar popup, it will be fully unloaded. Therefore, each time you click on the toolbar icon, WhatsApp needs to be loaded again. This will add some extra time for the toolbar popup to be fully loaded.

Note 3: in order to report bugs, please fill the bug report form in the addon's homepage.

This is a fan project. This add-on just launches WhatsApp Web in toolbar panel UI. All credits goes to WhatsApp https://www.whatsapp.com/

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Pros
  • Integrated into Firefox engine (if translated correctly)
Cons
  • Does not work at all
  • Needs constant reloading
  • Incompatible with Firefox Quantum
  • Slow to load
  • Not resizable
  • Closes when pressing enter
Most mentioned
  • Non-functionality
  • Required reloads
  • Slow loading time
Recent reviews
by Firefox user 14583789, 2023-08-26
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Safety
Risk impact

Messenger for WhatsApp™ is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Messenger for WhatsApp™ if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

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

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