Web Messenger

Web Messenger

Access to WhatsApp official Web messenger in a standalone sandboxed window

What is Web Messenger?
Web Messenger is a Chrome Extension designed to provide a more convenient way to access the official WhatsApp Web service. It works by loading the service in a standalone, sandboxed window, giving users a more seamless experience. It also offers additional features such as control over notification sounds and a badge counter on the action button for unread messages. Please note, this app simply eases access to the official WhatsApp Web service, so users must accept WhatsApp's terms and conditions.
Merlin
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By: tlintspr
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 3.90 (554)
Version: 0.3.0 (Last updated: 2021-07-14)
Creation date: 2018-12-10
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 46.03K
URLs: Website
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Web Messenger (v0.2.7)
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Merlin
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
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Familiar interface
  • Helps concentrate all tasks on computer
  • Creates a new tab
Cons
  • Frequently requests permission to run despite being removed
  • Difficult to remove permanently
  • May cause other messages to be blocked
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use interface
  • Helpful in concentrating tasks
  • Issues with removing the extension
Recent reviews
Es buena
by Jazmin Alcudia Jazmin Alcudia, 2023-04-21

good 2
by Zouldiexz hard Zouldiexz hard, 2023-03-16

hacked
by john arrellano john arrellano, 2022-10-03
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Safety
Risk impact

Web Messenger is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Web Messenger has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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