Messenger for Google™ Hangouts

Name: Messenger for Google™ Hangouts
Rating: 2.971 (69 reviews)
Author: Arthur

Easily connect with friends and family while you browse internet. This add-on brings conversations to life with photos, emoji, and even group video calls!

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts - Firefox Addon

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts is a convenient Firefox Addon. It enables quick access to Google Hangouts in a separate popup window, eliminating the need to switch tabs. Features include chat, video, audio calls, new message desktop notifications, ability to turn-off seen status, and automatic popup width adjustment upon opening a chat widget.

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Add-on stats

By: Arthur

Daily users: 3,422

-47

Rating: 2.97

(69)

Version: 0.1.10resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)

Version code: 5726353

Creation date: 2014-08-28

Weekly download count: 3

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
storage
<all_urls>
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size: 88.44K

Email: ar*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Ranking

# 1,526 ▼ 18

Other rankings

#116 in Games & Entertainment ▼ 1

#172 in Social & Communication ▼ 2

#7 in messenger keyword 11

#59 in conversation keyword 17 ▼ 2

#79 in range keyword 18

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User reviews

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Pros

Allows access to Google Hangouts without needing Chrome
Fast and responsive app interface
Useful as a workaround for blocked access to Hangouts especially in schools

Cons

Doesn't notify users about new incoming messages
Pop-up cannot be minimized and remains on top of other windows
Text input box frequently stops working

Most mentioned

Doesn't open or work consistently
Lacks notification for new messages
Stays on top of other windows, causing usability issues

User reviews

by 退出党团队远离中共邪教, 2025-02-11

by จูบจิ๋มที่ริมบึง, 2024-03-28

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Messenger for Google™ Hangouts is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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