A set of useful and lightweight tools for WhatsApp™ Web client.

Latest Version

Version
3.0.3
Update
July 4, 2024
Size
34.8KiB
Developer
Category
Users
40,000+
Rating
4.61052 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
DeclarativeNetRequest
Alarms
Tabs
WebRequest
Scripting
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WAToolkit Extension

★★★★★ WATookit is a useful extension for WhatsApp™ Web!

Never ever miss a WhatsApp notification again while you are on your desktop computer. This extension makes it possible to receive WhatsApp notifications even when there is no WhatsApp tab or Chrome window at all open. This way you will never miss a message again while working on your PC.

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FEATURES
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★ Enables always-on desktop notifications: Chrome will run in background mode permanently, keeping track and showing your WhatsApp notifications instantly. You can click on the notifications to go directly to the relevant chat.

★ Adds a convenient WhatsApp button to the toolbar: It includes the number of unread messages always visible. You can hover the mouse over the icon and you will see a summary of your unread conversations in a tooltip. In addition, the icon will become orange if there's some kind of connectivity issue with your phone. You can still hide the button if you want, just right click on it and select \"Hide button\".

★ Ensures you only have one instance of WhatsApp Web open at any time: That way you can focus on the right tab in any situation. Moreover, you won't be bothered with WhatsApp's exit confirmation messages any more.

★ Extremely lightweight and fast: Coded with performance in mind.

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FREQUENT QUESTIONS
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• How to use it? To start using WhatsApp Web, install this extension and click on the Chrome toolbar button with the \"T\" icon. If you are not logged in to WhatsApp Web, you must follow the instructions and scan the QR code with your phone. Remember to check the \"Keep me signed in\" checkbox so that your session is not closed automatically, or you may miss notifications.

• I cannot see any notification, what's happening? If the toolbar \"T\" icon is orange, there might be some connectivity issue with your phone. If you still cannot see WhatsApp notifications, please refer to the official support thread to solve the issue: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/web/28080004

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LICENSE
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WAToolkit is free and open source. The source code is released under The GNU General Public License v3.0.

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LEGAL
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WhatsApp is a trademark of WhatsApp Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. WAToolkit is an independent project and has no relationship to WhatsApp or WhatsApp Inc.
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Source Manifest.json

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"matches":[""]}]}
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How to download and manually install WAToolkit extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install WAToolkit extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download WAToolkit extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the WAToolkit extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the WAToolkit extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit extension file

Select and download the WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit 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 WAToolkit extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ehyeh Aries (ID: 00000055c0a9ff4f) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/20/2023 This garbage is used by third parties and modify few things in your Internet without notification. Definitely is not what you want to have in your tools if you want security and privacy.

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Rachamim Shemesh (ID: 000000a4cf84f13e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/17/2023 Notifications do not work in Microsoft Edge

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Joost Mattheijssen (ID: 000000d6c1ce20fb) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/21/2023 Changed search engine

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Chr Pqe (ID: 0000007342fb7bd9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/02/2023 Probable malware

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ND0 1st (ID: 0000002b8b180ea8) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/05/2023 Runnnnnn!