WeChat sidebar

Talk to your friends with WeChat in sidebar. HotKey: Alt + Shift + W

WeChat Sidebar: Instant Messaging Made Easy

Enhance your browsing experience with the WeChat Sidebar, a Firefox add-on that allows you to communicate with your friends without leaving your current tab. Enjoy seamless conversations right from the sidebar while you surf the web.

Features:

  • Quick Access: Easily chat with friends using the customizable hotkey: Alt + Shift + W.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly between your conversations while multitasking.
  • Stay Connected: Receive instant notifications for new messages without interrupting your workflow.

Install the WeChat Sidebar and make chatting a breeze while you browse the internet!

Manifest V2
By: slobber
Daily users: 748
-36
Rating: 4.02
(62)
Version: 1.1.5resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5729441
Creation date: 2017-12-05
Weekly download count: 17
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 28.60K
URLs: Website
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Convenient and fast to use alongside web browsing
  • Works well on both Windows and Linux systems
  • Better usability compared to the official web version
  • Allows simultaneous use of WeChat while browsing
Cons
  • Login issues for accounts created after June 2017
  • Lack of ability to copy content to clipboard
  • Problems with incomplete content transfer due to sidebar width limitations
  • Page reloads upon reopening lead to lost chat history
  • Narrow sidebar display at higher resolutions causing display issues
Most mentioned
  • Login restrictions for certain accounts
  • Inability to copy content to clipboard
  • Page reloads causing loss of chat history
  • Narrow sidebar display affecting content visibility
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews

真没想到六年前的插件竟然比官方网页版还要好用。作者起床更新起来啊!
by woobamboo, 2024-01-30
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

WeChat sidebar 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

WeChat sidebar has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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