# Transcriber for WhatsApp

> Convert your WhatsApp voice notes to text

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.mirko.transcriber](https://chrome-stats.com/d/it.mirko.transcriber)

## Overview

- **ID:** `it.mirko.transcriber`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Mirko Dimartino
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 7,428,704
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (5,708 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.0prod
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-10
- **First published:** 2017-09-01
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.mirko.transcriber)
- **Website:** [https://mirkoddd.github.io](https://mirkoddd.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mirkoddd.github.io/whatsapp/transcriber](https://mirkoddd.github.io/whatsapp/transcriber)

## Description

Transcriber for WhatsApp is a Chrome extension designed to convert your WhatsApp voice notes into readable text effortlessly. It also enables you to listen to voice messages incognito, preventing the activation of blue check marks. This feature is perfect for use in silent environments, crowded places, or whenever you need to keep conversations discreet.

The extension is particularly helpful for individuals with hearing impairments, offering greater communication autonomy when voice messages are sent. Built with the latest Material Design principles, it is lightweight and minimal, ensuring it doesn’t take up unnecessary space on your device. Whether you want to stay informed silently or assist accessibility, Transcriber for WhatsApp is an essential tool to keep installed.

## Rankings

- #17,866 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.apps.aicore.service.BIND_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `it.mirko.transcriber.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User feedback on Transcriber for WhatsApp is mixed. Many praise its usefulness for reading voice messages and a clean UI, but reliability issues and uneven transcription quality are common. Language support also appears inconsistent across versions, with requests for more languages. The app shows potential but needs improvements in reliability and accuracy to meet user expectations.

### Pros

- Very useful for understanding WhatsApp voice messages, including for hearing-impaired users.
- Good user interface (UI) that is pleasant to use.
- Supports multiple languages and language selection in newer updates.
- Generally positive feedback when it works (e.g., some users report excellent/very useful transcripts).

### Cons

- Frequent reliability problems: app often fails to connect, hangs, or does nothing.
- Translation/transcription quality is inconsistent or inaccurate (not all words captured, Hebrew not fluent).
- Language support is inconsistent across versions (older builds had more languages, some builds seem English/Italian-only or require requests for more languages).

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