# WhatsApp Web Focus Mode

> Adds a Focus Mode toggle to WhatsApp Web that hides the sidebar (chat list) for a distraction-free, full-width conversation view.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `whatsapp-web-focus-mode`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** LogicBase
- **Category:** appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 11
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-01
- **First published:** 2026-02-26
- **Size:** 8.63 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/whatsapp-web-focus-mode/)

## Description

WhatsApp Web Focus Mode adds a simple toggle button to WhatsApp Web that hides the left sidebar (chat list and header) so you can focus on a single conversation.

This extension does not modify messages, does not access account data, and does not communicate with any external servers. All functionality is implemented locally in the browser using a content script.

## Rankings

- #32,648 — Overall
- #55 — whatsapp
- #78 — focus
- #244 — app

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `web.whatsapp.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: whatsapp.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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