Messenger Unread

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

What is Messenger Unread?

Messenger Unread is a Chrome extension developed by https://unread.chat, and its main feature is "Check messenger without the stress. Don't send typing indicators or read receipts. Free & open source, only 30 lines of code.".

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Download Messenger Unread Extension CRX File

Download Messenger Unread extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

                        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.                    

Extension Basic Information

Name Messenger Unread Messenger Unread
ID pacafepjegmgiiidkgofifmfcjfdkpea
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/messenger-unread/pacafepjegmgiiidkgofifmfcjfdkpea
Description Check messenger without the stress. Don't send typing indicators or read receipts. Free & open source, only 30 lines of code.
File Size 199 KB
Installation Count 1,284
Current Version 1.3.4
Last Updated 2021-05-06
Publish Date 2020-02-18
Rating 2.20/5 Total 5 Ratings
Developer https://unread.chat
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Extension Website http://unread.chat/
Supported Languages en
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"
    }
}