Original Hangouts

Use the original video hangouts by default.

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-12-22
By: Colton B
Users: 151
Rating: 4.43 (7)
Version: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2016-01-24)
Creation date: 2016-01-24
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://talkgadget.google.com/hangouts/*
  • *://plus.google.com/hangouts/*
  • *://hangouts.google.com/hangouts/*
Size: 3.40K

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Extension summary

Use the old version of video hangouts by default.

v1.0.2 simply has more restrictive permissions. Nothing else has changed.

User reviews

Works great
by A Google user, 2017-02-08

This was literally the best thing that has ever happened to me. When google decided to make a new hangout layout my life was over, but now with this I can rest easy. I didn't know beauty until I saw this. Don't let your dreams be dreams. Thanks man you da best man.
by Thijs Semmelink, 2016-03-06

Works like a charm +1
by Tim van Berloo, 2016-02-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Original Hangouts requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Original Hangouts may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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