Check messenger without the stress. Don't send typing indicators or read receipts. Free & open source, only 30 lines of code.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.4
Update
May 5, 2021
Size
199KiB
Developer
unread.chat
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
2.2 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
*://*.facebook.com/*
*://*.messenger.com/*
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Messenger Unread Extension

As of December 2020 this extension no longer works 😭 Facebook changed how they fetch messages and it's now harder to disable read receipts. If you have any ideas on how to fix it, let me know on github: https://github.com/raphaelrk/messenger-lowkey

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Check messenger without the stress. Don't send typing indicators or read receipts.

🤫 Don't show people you've read their message or when you're typing
❤️ We're firm believers in data privacy and don't collect or share any data.
💻 Free and open source. Only thirty lines of code, and easy to install yourself.

Before 😭 You have messages but don't check them, leading to long response times
After 😍 Read and reply to messages as soon as you get them without pressure

👋 Texting should be relaxed
Read receipts and typing indicators optimize for engagement, not comfort. By making your actions more private, we make it easier to read and respond.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Messenger Unread", "short_name": "Messenger Unread", "description": "Check messenger without the stress. Don't send typing indicators or read receipts. Free & open source, only 30 lines of code.", "version": "1.3.4", "permissions": [ "storage", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "*://*.facebook.com/*", "*://*.messenger.com/*" ], "icons": { "32": "images/icon_32.png", "128": "images/icon_128.png", "256": "images/icon_256.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "images/icon_128.png" }}
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