# WhatsApp Sidebar

> Opens WhatsApp Web in a Firefox sidebar.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/whatsapp-sidebar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/whatsapp-sidebar)

## Overview

- **ID:** `whatsapp-sidebar`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** INGSOC
- **Daily users:** 2
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-03-18
- **First published:** 2025-03-17
- **Size:** 129 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-15
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/whatsapp-sidebar/)

## Description

<strong>Opensource Whatsapp Sidebar</strong>

The opensource addon for opening whatsapp in the firefox sidebar. You never know what developers have hidden in there addons, i have nothing to hide.

Adds a new button to the sidebar that opens whatsapp in an independant pane that doesnt effect your tabs.

Can also be toggled open/closed with a customisable hotkey.

<strong>FAQ</strong>
Q: How to show sidebar?
A: Settings &gt; General &gt; Browser Layout &gt; Show Sidebar

Q: Default hotkey
A: Shift + Alt + W

<strong>NOTE:</strong> I have nothing to do with WhatsApp, Facebook or Meta. This independant project is only serving thier web application. <strong>Errors within the application are out of my control and should be directed to them, not me.</strong>

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `https://web.whatsapp.com/`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: whatsapp.com
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/whatsapp-sidebar)