WAIncognito

Be invisible on WhatsApp™ Web by disabling read receipts and presence updates

WAIncognito: Invisible Mode for WhatsApp™ Web

"WAIncognito" is a Chrome extension that enhances WhatsApp Web privacy by allowing users to disable read receipts and presence updates such as 'Last Seen' and 'typing' indicators. It includes features like restoring deleted messages, downloading statuses, and marking specific chats as read. It ensures user privacy by not transmitting data anywhere, and operates independently of WhatsApp Inc.
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Extension stats

By: Tomer
Users: 90,000+
Rating: 3.70
(276)
Version: 2.1.9 (Last updated: 2024-10-28)
Version code: undefined
Creation date: 2020-07-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://web.whatsapp.com/*
Size: 517.12K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
WAIncognito (v1.0.1)
4.60 (19) 1,983+
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Extension summary

See other people's read receipts, but control when you send yours. Freely explore any chat thread or status without making it read, even for groups. And additionally, nobody knows you're online if you don't want to.

FEATURES

  • Adds a new menu in WhatsApp™ Web that lets you toggle on and off the sending of:
    • Read receipts for messages (two blue ticks mark)
    • "Last Seen" updates (presence) and "typing"
  • Works for groups
  • Works for statuses/stories
  • Restores all deleted messages
  • See if a message was sent from a phone or a computer
  • Lets you download statuses
  • When read receipts are blocked, the unread messages counteres show up transperent, and when you read them they turn red. This helps to tell when you are in invisible mode and it is safe to click on chats.
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well and is helpful for managing WhatsApp messages
  • Developer is responsive and provides updates for new WhatsApp changes
  • Users appreciate the recovery of deleted messages feature
  • Offers functionality to mark messages as read without notifying senders
Cons
  • Issues with functionality after recent updates to WhatsApp and Chrome
  • Some users report memory issues causing crashes ('Out of Memory' errors)
  • Unreliable features related to unread message counts and message statuses
  • Difficulties in using certain buttons and features on different devices
Most mentioned
  • Problems following updates
  • Delayed message read confirmations
  • Memory usage issues
  • Deleted messages not marked correctly
  • Need for additional features like message scheduling
User reviews
This extension is really helpful and amazing. But I don't know for some days I am facing a issue. Whenever I click on this extension it appears with a loading bar. And loading bar loads and loads. I waited so long but it didn't go any further. Kindly help me to or suggest me how should I resolve this issue.
by Danish butt, 2024-11-30

by Aryaman Dutta, 2024-11-06

Since that last WhatsApp update, none of those bypass extensions are working anymore. Do you have any plans on making it work again?
by randomic random, 2024-10-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WAIncognito requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WAIncognito has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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