Hide/Show chats in Whatssap Web, to keep you focused on the chat you want. I have ADHD that's why I made this, it was for me.

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3.1
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October 26, 2024
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198KiB
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3
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Hide WhatsApp Web Chats Extension

With WhatsApp Web Sidebar Toggle, you can hide or show the left tab/chats/side bar on WhatsApp Web with a simple click. This feature is designed to enhance privacy or help you stay focused on the conversation that matters.

🔒 Privacy and Focus: Easily hide chat previews and the side bar to avoid distractions or protect your privacy when using WhatsApp Web in public spaces or shared environments.

💻 Platform Compatibility: Currently available for Windows only. Interested in other platforms? Feel free to reach out at [email protected].

🧠 ADHD-Friendly Design: Specifically useful if you have ADHD or find it challenging to concentrate, helping you maintain a distraction-free interface.

Key Features:
Hide/Show Sidebar: Toggle the visibility of the chats sidebar to focus on your main conversation.
Quick Keyboard Shortcut: Use ALT + W on Windows to instantly hide or show the sidebar.
Easy Activation: Click the toggle button in the extension menu to quickly enable or disable the sidebar.
Privacy and Security:
This extension does not collect any data about you or your messages. It operates fully on your browser, ensuring that your information remains private. You can review our privacy policy to learn more.

This project is licensed under the MIT license. For more details, check the LICENSE file.

Please note: WhatsApp is a trademark of WhatsApp Inc., and this extension is an independent project with no affiliation to WhatsApp Inc.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Hide WhatsApp Web Chats", "version": "3.1", "description": "Hide/Show chats in Whatssap Web, to keep you focused on the chat you want. I have ADHD that's why I made this, it was for me.", "permissions": [ "scripting", "commands" ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "host_permissions": [ "https://web.whatsapp.com/*" ], "icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "commands": { "toggle-feature": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+W", "mac": "Alt+W" }, "description": "Hide/Show chats" } }}
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How to download and manually install Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Hide WhatsApp Web Chats Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension file

Select and download the Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Hide WhatsApp Web Chats extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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