FB unseen

Name: FB unseen
Rating: 3.8182 (99 reviews)
Author: Horizonsoft

Blocks the ”seen” feature of the facebook messenger, and your friends will no longer be able to see if you read their messages.

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FB Unseen is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to block Facebook Messenger's "seen" or read receipt feature. With this tool, users can read messages discreetly without sending read confirmations to their friends. This add-on operates seamlessly by disabling the code responsible for read receipts, giving users enhanced privacy and more control over their messaging experience.

A standout feature is the option to manually mark messages as read, allowing you to choose when your friends see you’ve read their messages. Easy to install and minimal in size, FB Unseen is perfect for anyone looking to maintain privacy and avoid the pressure of immediate replies on Facebook Messenger.

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Version:

2.1resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726918

Creation date:

2016-06-30

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
*://*.facebook.com/*
*://*.messenger.com/*

Size:

183.00KB

Email:

in*****@fbunseen.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Data ingested on:

2025-07-12

Ranking

# 1,833 ▼ 8

Other rankings

#206 in Web Development

#208 in Social & Communication

#46 in messenger keyword 16

#49 in messages keyword 21 ▼ 1

#55 in message keyword 20 ▼ 2

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User reviews

Users appreciated FB Unseen for preventing read receipts and its ease of use. However, most reviews report that the add-on no longer works due to Facebook design changes and lack of updates since 2017. The extension now causes Messenger to malfunction or be blocked, making it ineffective and frustrating for users. While previously effective, it is currently considered unusable without developer support.

Pros

Was very easy to use and worked well when functional.
Helped prevent sending read receipts on Facebook Messenger.
Appreciated by longtime users for its purpose.

Cons

Currently does not work with the new Facebook design and updates.
No updates or support since around 2017, leading to it being effectively dead.
Causes Facebook Messenger to be disabled or not functional when enabled.
Users report it being useless and blocking Messenger connection.

Recent reviews

by 远离*****, 2025-04-06

doesnt work at all

by Sh*****, 2025-03-12

by 远离*****, 2025-02-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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FB unseen requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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

Risk likelihood analysis details

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