Web for Google Messages

Access to Chat - Android Messages on Desktop Computer. Google Messages for Web. Send SMS, view contacts. RCS.

Web for Google Messages - SMS on Desktop

"Web for Google Messages" is a Firefox add-on that allows users to send and receive SMS from their desktop by syncing with Android Messages via QR code, providing notifications, media sharing, and extra features for enhanced messaging convenience.
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Add-on stats

Users: 529
16
Rating: 3.75
(32)
Version: 5.9 (Last updated: 2024-05-29)
Creation date: 2018-10-10
Weekly download count: 18
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • <all_urls>
  • contextMenus
  • unlimitedStorage
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 2.25M
URLs: Website

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# 4,405 ▲ 61
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Other platforms

Web for Google Messages (v5.9)
4.09 (11) 4,000
Web Browser Midori (v3.5.9)
3.55 (1,160) 77,857
Web for Google Messages (v5.8)
3.70 (19) 2,972
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Add-on summary

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★★★★★ Receive and send SMS of your Smartphone in your computer! Just sync the QR-Code of Android Messages and it immediately start working. The QR-Code works just like WhatsApp Web. Text with your friends just like you where in your smartphone 📱 Very Low CPU/RAM/Bandwidth consumption 📌 All Android Messages features available (Chats 💬, Friends, Notifications, Options). Chat by text on Google Messages and make video calls on Google Duo.

FEATURES ★ Type much faster 🚴 on Android Messages. ★ Access to Google Messages and Google Duo 📔 ★ Share photos and videos stored in your computer 💻 ★ Notifications when a new message arrive 📣 ★ Extra features: Incognito mode, screenshots, Emojis 👻📷😍 ★ Window as Sidebar and toolbox on the Topbar 💊 ✔ Small window well positioned 📰 ✔ Auto-Start when Google Chrome™ starts.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Sync with Android phone
  • Allows faster message writing using a keyboard
  • Drag and drop functionality from internet pages
Cons
  • Not a true Firefox add-on but more like a bookmark to the Google Messages website
  • Inconsistent functionality, especially in private browsing mode
  • Requires frequent re-signing despite using the 'remember this computer' option
  • No guidance on how to use the extension
  • Nags with ads for premium subscriptions
Most mentioned
  • QR code issues
  • Frequent sign-in requirements
  • Problems with sending MMS messages
  • Functionality is similar to the standard Google Messages service
User reviews
by Firefox user 18029959, 2024-11-01
by Jimspiel, 2024-06-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Web for Google Messages requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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