WhatsApp Parakeet Transcription

Name: WhatsApp Parakeet Transcription
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Nicolas Cisco

Transcribe WhatsApp voice messages to text locally using Parakeet (no API key, runs in your browser).

As of June 2026, WhatsApp Parakeet Transcription has 34 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Accessibility category.

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Users+466.7%

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5.00

1 reviews

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Version

0.1.2

Manifest V3

90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 1 version update.

History

9 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 1, 2026	6	—	—	0.1.1
Apr 16, 2026	5	—	—	0.1.1
Apr 24, 2026	6	—	—	0.1.1
May 7, 2026	7	—	—	0.1.2
May 12, 2026	15	—	—	0.1.2
May 18, 2026	18	5.00	1	0.1.2
May 24, 2026	19	5.00	1	0.1.2
May 31, 2026	24	5.00	1	0.1.2
Jun 6, 2026	29	5.00	1	0.1.2
Now	34	5.00	1	0.1.2

Permissions & access

Permissions: storageoffscreen
Host access: https://web.whatsapp.com/*

Screenshots

WhatsApp Parakeet Transcription screenshot 1

About

🎙️ Transcribe WhatsApp Voice Messages — 100% Local & Private

This extension adds a “Transcribe” button to voice messages in WhatsApp Web, allowing you to instantly convert audio messages into text directly in your browser.

It uses NVIDIA Parakeet v3 (TDT) speech-to-text technology and runs entirely on your device using WebGPU acceleration (when available). There are no external servers, no cloud APIs, and no accounts required.

✨ Key features:
• One-click transcription inside WhatsApp Web
• Runs fully in your browser
• WebGPU acceleration for fast, on-device processing (when supported)
• No API keys or subscriptions
• Model downloaded once and cached locally
• Simple and clean integration

🔒 Privacy first:
Your messages never leave your device.
All audio processing and transcription happen locally in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or shared with any external service.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by NVIDIA, Parakeet, WhatsApp, or Meta. All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners.