Compare Chrome extensions: Skype vs Web Messenger

Stats Skype Skype Web Messenger Web Messenger
User count 4,000,000+ 30,000+
Average rating 3.47 3.90
Rating count 6,529 554
Last updated 2022-05-12 2021-07-14
Size 728.06K 46.03K
Version 10.2.0.9952 0.3.0
Short description
Quickly create & join Skype meetings Access to WhatsApp official Web messenger in a standalone sandboxed window
Full 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/

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