8x8 Web Dialer

Call any phone number straight from where you are on a web page.
What is 8x8 Web Dialer?
8x8 Web Dialer is a handy Chrome extension that turns phone numbers on web pages into clickable links for immediate calling or messaging via the 8x8 platform. It makes reaching external contacts more convenient, saving time and improving accuracy. The extension is compatible with Windows and MacOS. You will require the 8x8 Work Desktop application and a Chrome browser to utilize this feature.

Extension stats

By: 8x8team
Users: 30,000+
Rating: 2.92 (39)
Version: 2.6.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-01)
Creation date: 2020-03-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 138.24K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Make calls via 8x8

  • Making a call is as simple as clicking a button next to a phone number anywhere you are on a web page

Text anyone via 8x8

  • Sending a SMS to an external contact has never been more straightforward as of now

Once installed, the extension will automatically highlight most phone numbers in your web browser as a blue link.

Popup guide:

  • You can enable the option to send SMS from the plugins settings
  • Click a phone number and you will have the option to either Call or Send a SMS via 8x8
  • You will be redirected to 8x8 Work for Desktop app

The 8x8 Web Dialer will save you valuable seconds on each contact you are trying to reach via phone or text message.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works great for dialing phone numbers on specific webpages
  • Good for group meetings with excellent video and audio functions
  • Functionality on Mac-Chrome seems to be reliable for some users
Cons
  • Frequent issues with detecting phone numbers
  • Recent updates have caused functionality problems
  • Lack of support for troubleshooting issues
  • Alignment issues with displayed phone numbers
  • Extension often doesn't highlight phone numbers anymore
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working after an update
  • Good for making calls
  • ZERO SUPPORT
  • Bugs out frequently
  • Alignment issues with numbers
Recent reviews
Works great after the update
by Kimberly Waters, 2024-11-01

I'm new now just try
by Sendy Mariya, 2024-04-24

Works great. Set my extension to only pick up on one webpage I do my work through and now I can click phone numbers to dial through the 8x8 Windows program.
by John Rose, 2021-08-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

8x8 Web Dialer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

8x8 Web Dialer is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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