PGP for WhatsApp

Send messages over WhatsApp using PGP to add a second layer of End-to-End encryption.

PGP for WhatsApp - Chrome Extension

PGP for WhatsApp is a Chrome extension that allows you to send messages on WhatsApp with an additional layer of encryption using PGP keys. It provides enhanced security for your conversations on WhatsApp. Get the beta version and start securing your messages today!
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Extension stats

Users: 30
Version: 0.1.5 (Last updated: 2021-01-09)
Creation date: 2021-01-03
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 588.80K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Manage and share PGP keys over WhatsApp. Then use the keys to add additional encryption to your messages.

PGP for WhatsApp is built using openpgp.js


PGP for WhatsApp is currently in beta. Please report issues and make feature requests Github.

https://github.com/twyburton/PGP-for-WhatsApp

Known Issues:

  • Crypto on main thread, freezes when using crypto functions.
  • Import key not yet implemented.

Extension safety

Risk impact

PGP for WhatsApp requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

PGP for WhatsApp has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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