Skype

Skype

Quickly create & join Skype meetings

What is Skype?
"Skype" is a handy Chrome extension designed to streamline your online communication. With its recent update, you can now instantly create free video calls on Skype, with or without a Skype account. Whether you are initiating the call or joining one, the process is faster and more straightforward than ever! Customize your meeting details and share your link with others to join, or simply enter a meeting link to join a pre-existing call. All the functionality of Skype is now directly accessible within your browser. Visit https://www.skype.com/en/free-conference-call/ to learn more about this convenience-enhancing tool.
Stats
Users: 4,000,000+
Version: 10.2.0.9952 (Last updated: 2022-05-12)
Creation date: 2017-12-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • https://web.skype.com/
Size: 728.06K
URLs: Website
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Summary

The latest update of the Skype extension gives you the ability to instantly create free video calls on Skype, with or without a Skype account.

Create a call Want to quickly create a Skype call and have your friends join you? Creating a call has never been easier and quicker! You can customise your meeting name and avatar and invite others by sharing the meeting link.

Join a call Already have a link? Enter the meeting link and join the call instantly, directly in your browser.

To learn more, go to https://www.skype.com/en/free-conference-call/

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Really is easy to use Skype.
  • 💋 Best of the Best 💋
  • very nice app very easy to Uninstall
Cons
  • Doesn't work on my Chrome book
  • SKYPE is now rubbish
  • Last update removed chat feature
  • Cannot launch Skype chat anymore
  • Extension not working as usual
Most mentioned
  • Issues with Chromebook compatibility
  • Problems after recent updates
  • Inability to access chat and contacts
  • Extension not functioning properly
  • Desire to revert to previous version of Skype
Recent reviews
Really is easy to use Skype. We really need to have public phone booths and phone books again. Having multiple methods of communication is important for multiple reasons.
by is sr is sr, 2024-03-12

Doesn't work on my Chrome book
by Vick Gevorgyan Vick Gevorgyan, 2024-02-07

SKYPE is now rubbish I could use it on windows 7 but skype doesnt like so it deletes the program
by Ian Kimo Ian Kimo, 2023-12-09
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Safety
Risk impact

Skype may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Skype has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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