# Hide WhatsApp Web Buttons

> A simple extension to hide WhatsApp Web's buttons (Status, Channels and Communities). - UNOFFICIAL

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/hide-wpp-web-buttons](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hide-wpp-web-buttons)

## Overview

- **ID:** `hide-wpp-web-buttons`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nijama Dev
- **Category:** privacy-security,appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 24
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (5 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.5.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-27
- **First published:** 2023-07-26
- **Size:** 25 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hide-wpp-web-buttons/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/nijamaDev/Hide-WhatsApp-Web-Buttons](https://github.com/nijamaDev/Hide-WhatsApp-Web-Buttons)

## Description

<blockquote><em>👋 Disclaimer:
This extension is not affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp or Meta.</em></blockquote>
<strong>Hide WhatsApp Web Buttons Extension</strong> – <em>UNOFFICIAL</em> 🛠️
A simple browser extension to hide WhatsApp Web's Status, Channels, and Communities buttons.

<strong>💡 Why use this extension?</strong>
Designed with neurodivergent users in mind (like those managing ADHD 🧠🦋), this extension helps reduce distractions caused by those persistent notification icons on WhatsApp Web that you can’t mute. If you’ve ever felt interrupted by statuses or unnecessary tabs, this tool is here to help.

<strong>With this extension, you can:</strong>
✅ Hide the Status, Channels, and Communities buttons.
✅ Focus better without being lured by distracting icons.

<strong>🌐 Download the Extension:</strong>
Get started by downloading the extension from the following stores:
<ul><li><a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/9e46c465a7eacfb6eafebec4d072c19394f78e7f0a28e0ff78f205319f322d16/https%3A//chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hide-wpp-web-buttons/aojnkbieledkkkhhecdedjmhncmngjbb" rel="noopener nofollow">🌐 Chrome Web Store</a></li><li><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/hide-wpp-web-buttons/" rel="noopener nofollow">🦊 Firefox Add-ons Store</a></li></ul>
<strong>🛠️ How to Use:</strong>
<ol>  <li>Install the extension.</li>  <li>Reload the WhatsApp Web page for it to take effect.</li>  <li>Click on the extension icon if you want to customize which buttons to show/hide.</li></ol>
<strong>🔒 Privacy Matters:</strong>
<ul>  <li>This extension collects <strong>NO</strong> data.</li>  <li>It’s completely ad-free!</li></ul>
<strong>🌟 Open Source:</strong>
Want to see how it works? Check out the source code here: <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/7ac9acfc90e61ec2538a2c4f6a7c78c6d9b1a2f29e4a501d314cc86107152120/https%3A//github.com/nijamaDev/Hide-WhatsApp-Web-Buttons" rel="noopener nofollow">GitHub Repository</a>

<strong>🙏 Enjoying the extension?</strong>
If you find it helpful, consider supporting its development by donating. 💖
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## Rankings

- #22,374 — Overall
- #44 — whatsapp
- #163 — tons
- #173 — app
- #195 — status

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `web.whatsapp.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: whatsapp.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hide-wpp-web-buttons)