Web Messenger

Access to WhatsApp Web from within a toolbar panel and get badge notification of unread threads
What is Web Messenger?
"Web Messenger" is a Firefox add-on that provides access to WhatsApp Web in a standalone window separate from your browser tabs. It is an application that creates a more convenient and efficient way of using the official WhatsApp web interface. It comes with features such as a badge counter on the action button and the ability to control the sounds of notifications. Note that it's required to follow WhatsApp's official terms and conditions to use this service.
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Add-on stats

By: tlintspr
Users: 3,559 ▲ 3
Version: 0.3.2 (Last updated: 2024-11-04)
Creation date: 2016-06-29
Weekly download count: 75
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://web.whatsapp.com/
Size: 52.29K
URLs: Website

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# 1428 ▼ 9
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Web Messenger (v0.3.2)
3.90 (553) 30,000
Web Messenger (v0.3.0)
4.00 (2) 9,838
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Add-on summary

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The "Web Messenger" extension brings the official WhatsApp web service as a standalone sandboxed window. You will get unread count badge notifications on your browser windows.

Features:

  1. Access the official messenger in a sandboxed window
  2. Control whether notifications are silent or not
  3. Get badge counter on the action button

Please note that this application only loads the official WhatsApp web interface inside a standalone window. There is no intention of misleading users that this is the official application. This app only tries to make access to the official web service simpler. To use WhatsApp Web, you need to read the terms and conditions from https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/

To connect WhatsApp Messenger to your cellphone, please read: https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/web/28080003

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
  • works great and makes daily life easier
  • fast and light for WhatsApp web
  • helpful for users with mobility issues
Cons
  • does not work properly with Firefox Quantum
  • some users experience bugs
  • difficulties uploading files
Most mentioned
  • fast and light
  • not working at all
  • it's helpful
Recent reviews
by Akastacia, 2024-11-16
add works great and really makes my daily life easier. There are small problems from time to time, but nothing serious.
by Luck Neal, 2024-02-05
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Web Messenger requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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