WhatsApp Web: Ctrl+K quick-search shortcut
Adds a Ctrl/Cmd+K shortcut that instantly focuses the chat search input field.
Code to copy
// Ctrl/Cmd+K focuses the chat search input
function focusSearch() {
const input = document.querySelector('[data-testid="chat-list-search"], div[contenteditable="true"][data-tab="3"], div[role="textbox"][data-tab="3"]');
if (input) {
if (input.focus) input.focus();
input.click();
}
}
document.addEventListener('keydown', function (e) {
if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && (e.key === 'k' || e.key === 'K')) {
e.preventDefault();
focusSearch();
}
}, true);How to use this example
- Copy the code with the button above.
- Install JustZix (2 minutes) and open the extension on the target page.
- Add a new rule matching that page.
- Paste the code into the rule's JavaScript panel and save — it runs on every page visit.
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