Backup WhatsApp Chats

Downloads a backup of your WhatsApp chats

Backup WhatsApp Chats - Download Your Chat History

'Backup WhatsApp Chats' is a Chrome extension that provides you a simple solution to download your WhatsApp chat history within a selected date range. This tool exports all backed up chats in json format and is designed with user privacy in mind, meaning no data is stored on external servers. Please note that this tool does not support group messages and it is not affiliated with WhatsApp.

Extension stats

By: WATI.io
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 2.74
(35)
Version: 1.1.4 (Last updated: 2023-05-31)
Creation date: 2020-11-20
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://web.whatsapp.com/
Size: 194.56K

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Extension summary

Disclaimer- With this extension, only the latest message of each contact will be backed up.

If you're looking for a tool to download/backup/export WA Chats, your search ends here..

With this tool, you can easily download your Chat History in json format. You can choose the date-range for which you want to download the chats.

How it works?

  1. Open WhatsApp Web
  2. Select Date range in the add-on
  3. Click on "Download" button

All files are downloaded into zip folders that contain the media files and also text messages from WA Web.

PRIVACY-FRIENDLY No data from your WhatsApp is stored on any of our servers. All the data remains on your computer only.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Easy to use
  • Exports not only texts but images, videos, and voice notes
  • Fast backup process
Cons
  • Some users reported it not working at all
  • Limited date range for backup
  • Ask for paid account in some cases
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Steals personal data
  • Creates JSON files with links to WhatsApp but not the actual data
  • Useful for backing up WhatsApp chat history
User reviews
не работает

Doesn't work. Only says "Preparing to download", I had kept it running for along time.
by Atul, 2024-05-09

Amazing, I have been looking for something like this!!
by Crystal Tai, 2020-12-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Backup WhatsApp Chats requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Backup WhatsApp Chats may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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