Google Hangouts App (Unofficial)

Google Hangouts App (Unofficial)

Hangouts brings conversations to life with photos, emoji, and even group video calls for free.

What is Google Hangouts App (Unofficial)?
The 'Google Hangouts App (Unofficial)' for Edge is a handy extension that integrates seamlessly with the browser. It facilitates quick access to Google Hangouts, allowing users to bring their conversations to life through photos, emojis, and free group video calls. The extension also alerts users to new messages with sounds and icon changes.
Merlin
Stats
Rating: 4.50 (42)
Version: 22019.411.420.3 (Last updated: 2020-05-15)
Creation date: 2020-05-15
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*/*
  • alarms
  • background
  • cookies
  • idle
  • notifications
  • storage
  • system.display
  • webRequest
  • webNavigation
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Size: 735.95K
Stats date:

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Summary
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Meet Google Hangouts extension.

It enables using Google Hangouts by just clicking on the extension icon. Additionally, when new messages arrive, a sound will play and extension icon will change.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Edge Add-on Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works better than the official one
  • Not laggy or broken, and works in the background
  • Provides notifications for new messages
  • Convenient smaller window for Hangouts
  • Simple and easy to use
Cons
  • Cannot switch accounts easily
  • Loses connection with preferred accounts and might require reinstallation
  • Does not open to app directly, but redirects
  • Some users don't trust it
  • One user mentioned it as the worst app
Most mentioned
  • Better functionality compared to the official app
  • Request for account switching feature
  • Notification feature is valued
  • Ease of use
  • Some distrust or issues with the add-on
Recent reviews
bonjour c'est pratique surtout pour aller sur ses application
by gerard, 2021-06-03

es lo mejor que hay para la comunicacion interpersonal online
by FRANCISCO, 2021-01-25

Works even in the background. Cool
by Juntaek, 2021-01-05
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Safety
Risk impact

Google Hangouts App (Unofficial) is very risky to use and it requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Avoid installing this add-on unless you absolutely trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood

Google Hangouts App (Unofficial) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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