Web Messenger

Access to the WhatsApp official Web messenger in a standalone sandboxed window
What is Web Messenger?
"Web Messenger" is a Chrome extension that provides access to the official WhatsApp web service in a standalone, sandboxed window. With features like silent notifications and an unread message badge, it simplifies your messaging experience. This extension does not mislead users about its official status and enhances accessibility to WhatsApp Web. For usage, connect it to your cellphone as per WhatsApp's official guidelines.

Extension stats

By: tlintspr
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.90 (553)
Version: 0.3.2 (Last updated: 2024-11-04)
Creation date: 2018-12-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • *://web.whatsapp.com/
Size: 48.90K

Other platforms

Web Messenger (v0.3.2)
3.78 (55) 3,559+
Web Messenger (v0.3.0)
4.00 (2) 9,838+
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Extension summary

The "Web Messenger" extension brings the official WhatsApp web service as a standalone sandboxed window. You will get unread count badge notifications on your browser windows.

Features:

  1. Access the official messenger in a sandboxed window
  2. Control whether notifications are silent or not
  3. Get badge counter on the action button

Please note that this application only loads the official WhatsApp web interface inside a standalone window. There is no intention of misleading users that this is the official application. This app only tries to make access to the official web service simpler. To use WhatsApp Web, you need to read the terms and conditions from https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/

To connect WhatsApp Messenger to your cellphone, please read: https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/web/28080003

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 and familiar interface
  • Excellent alternative for concentrating tasks
  • Helps connect mobile and PC
  • Standalone and not disruptive except for notifications
  • Useful for managing messages
Cons
  • Repeated prompts to reinstall or remove the extension
  • Issues with connectivity
  • Excessive messages causing blockage of new messages
  • Stuck messages prevent communication
Most mentioned
  • Hacked
  • Good app
  • Working well
  • Excellent functioning
  • Keep improving
Recent reviews
Es buena
by Jazmin Alcudia, 2023-04-21

good 2
by Zouldiexz hard, 2023-03-16

hacked
by john arrellano, 2022-10-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Web Messenger requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Web Messenger is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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