WeChat sidebar
Talk to your friends with WeChat in sidebar.
HotKey: Alt + Shift + W
WeChat Sidebar - Talk to Friends in Firefox
"WeChat Sidebar" is a dedicated Firefox add-on designed to make communication easier by integrating WeChat directly into your browser's sidebar. It's enabled with a quick hotkey, Alt + Shift + W, automating access to your WeChat chats while you browse the web. It's packed with features that make your online communication smoother without having to switch between your chat and browsing activities.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 12
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
Size: 28.60K
Email: *****@nandi.wang
URLs: Website
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated.
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
User reviews
by 退出中共邪教党团队避疫, 2025-02-15
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
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
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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