Google Voice (by Google)
Make calls with Google Voice with a click.
What is Google Voice (by Google)?
The 'Google Voice (by Google)' Chrome extension transforms your browsing experience by making phone numbers on websites interactive. When you view a website with any phone number, it instantly becomes a clickable link for a Google Voice call. The extension also allows you to manually select and right-click a phone number to initiate a call, although this may not always work. The numbers-to-links function can be turned off in the extension's settings if preferred.
Stats
- storage
- activeTab
- contextMenus
Other platforms
Summary
Extension Features:
- Makes phone numbers on websites callable via Google Voice by just clicking on them.
- If a phone number doesn't turn into a link, you can select the text with your mouse and right-click to make a call (note: might not work with all numbers).
Info:
- If you don't like the extension turning numbers into Voice icon links, you can turn it off in the extension options.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Adds a Google Voice icon next to phone numbers on web pages
- Provides a quick link to Google Voice
- Some users find the click-to-call feature useful
- Works well with Google Calendar
Cons
- Does not offer options to switch Google accounts
- Just opens the Google Voice web app in a new tab
- Lack of notifications for unread messages
- Cannot place calls directly from the extension
- Affects the CPU performance and hence lead to battery drain
Most mentioned
- Just opens up the Google Voice webpage like a bookmark
- Lack of push notifications and unread message count
- High memory usage
- Makes all phone numbers clickable, but always opens in a new tab
- Inability to control which Google account to use
Safety
Risk impact
Google Voice (by Google) may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
Google Voice (by Google) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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