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WhatsApp in Sidebar

WhatsApp in Sidebar

Opens WhatsApp web in the sidebar. Provides toggle shortcut and toolbar button.Recommended to unlock the sidebar width by following the step-by-step guide over at my blog.

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This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2023-05-04
Users: 2
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2023-04-20)
Creation date: 2023-04-19
Weekly download count: 5
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 33.98K
URLs: Website
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A Firefox WebExtension to open WhatsApp Web within the Firefox sidebar. This extension adds a new section to the sidebar which contains the WhatsApp web app. It also adds a shortcut, and a button toggle within the toolbar.

How to Use

  1. Toggle the sidebar by pressing Alt+Shift+W. This shortcut can be changed by going to Add-ons -> WhatsApp in Sidebar -> Options.
  2. If you prefer buttons over shortcuts, there is a toolbar button you can press to toggle the sidebar.
How to Unlock Firefox Sidebar Width The sidebar's width is locked by default in Firefox. Unfortunately, the sidebar is very restrictive and I can only do so much to enhance the functionality of this extension. I put together a step-by-step guide on how to unlock it over at my blog.

Disclaimer This Add-on is primarily for personal use; a personal project if you will. I'm just trying to use WhatsApp inside the Firefox sidebar instead of having a pinned tab with it open. This add-on just launches their webapp in the sidebar. This extension is an independent project, has no relationship, and is not affiliated to WhatsApp in any way. WhatsApp™ is a registered trademark of Meta.

Safety
Risk impact

WhatsApp in Sidebar is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

WhatsApp in Sidebar may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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