WhatsApp in Sidebar
Displays WhatsApp in the sidebar, provides customizable keyboard shortcut and toggle button.
- By:
- semanticdata
- Rating:
- 4.00 (22) 1 new ratings
- Version:
- 2.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
- Version code:
- 5734117
- Creation date:
- 2023-03-07
- Size:
- 29.80K
- Email:
- bo*****@fastmail.com
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
Manifest V2
User reviews
Pros
- Useful and convenient for users transitioning from Opera to Firefox
- Easy access to WhatsApp chats
- Allows for a similar experience to Opera's sidebar functionality
Cons
- Requires re-login every time the sidebar is closed
- Notifications are not received when the sidebar is closed
- Sidebar does not overlay browser tabs, which affects usability
- Some users report it not functioning at all
Most mentioned
- Requires re-login for WhatsApp every time the sidebar is closed
- Inability to receive notifications when the sidebar is closed
- Usability issues with the sidebar functionality in Firefox
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User reviews
by Peter, 2025-04-17
The extension is good, but it requires that every time you close the side window, WhatsApp has to be reloaded. It would be nice to have the option to keep it running in the background.
by Eduardo, 2025-03-24
by Firefox user 14190220, 2025-03-11
Add-on safety
Risk impact
WhatsApp in Sidebar does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
Risk likelihood
WhatsApp in Sidebar is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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