Can I hide the Chatter section in Odoo without custom code?

Yes. Global Hide and Show Chatter installs directly from the Odoo App Store and provides toggle controls to hide or show the Chatter widget in form views — no custom development or technical configuration required. Any Odoo user with the correct group permissions can toggle visibility instantly.

Does this module work across all form views in Odoo?

Yes. The module applies globally across all form views in your Odoo instance — including CRM, Sales, Inventory, Accounting, and any custom modules with Chatter enabled. Once installed, the toggle controls appear on every form view that includes a Chatter widget.

Can I restrict Chatter visibility for specific user groups?

Yes. Administrators can configure Chatter visibility settings per user group. This allows you to hide the Chatter for groups that do not need it — such as data entry teams — while keeping it visible for managers or communication-heavy roles.

Which Odoo versions does Global Hide and Show Chatter support?

Global Hide and Show Chatter supports Odoo 16, 17, 18, and 19. It works on both Community and Enterprise editions across all deployment models: Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, and On-Premise hosting.

Will my Chatter visibility preference persist across sessions?

Yes. The module saves visibility preferences at the user level. Once a user sets their preferred Chatter state, that preference is retained across sessions and page navigations — no need to re-toggle each time they open a form view.

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Global Hide and Show Chatter

Control Chatter Visibility Across Every Odoo Form View. Take back control of your Odoo workspace. Toggle the Chatter widget on or off in any form view, collapse the Chat panel for focused data entry, and manage visibility rules by user group — all without touching a line of code.

Compatible with Odoo 16, 17, 18 & 19

Community & Enterprise Supported

Group-Based Visibility Controls

No Custom Development Required

Trusted by 500+ Businesses Across 12+ Countries

Price FREE

Version V19, 18, 17, 16

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Global Hide and Show Chatter — Control Chatter visibility in Odoo form views

What is Global Hide and Show Chatter?

Global Hide and Show Chatter is an Odoo utility module that gives users and administrators complete control over Chatter visibility in form views. Instead of forcing every user to see the full messaging thread, activity log, and follower list beneath every record, this module adds intuitive toggle controls that let individuals collapse or expand the Chatter — and lets administrators enforce visibility rules by user group. The result is a cleaner interface, faster workflows, and the flexibility to tailor the Odoo experience to each team's actual needs.

Toggle Chatter on/off

Toggle Chat panel independently

Group-based visibility rules

Persistent user preferences

Works globally across all form views

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How Global Hide and Show Chatter Solves Odoo Interface Clutter

Problem

Zehntech Solution

Chatter takes up significant screen space on every form view

A single toggle hides the entire Chatter section instantly

Data entry teams are distracted by message threads they never use

Administrators can hide Chatter for specific user groups by default

Users must scroll past lengthy conversation histories

Collapsing Chatter eliminates the scroll, keeping form data in focus

No native Odoo setting to control Chatter visibility

Built-in toggle controls with no coding or XML editing

Different teams need different Chatter configurations

Group-based visibility rules let each team see what they need

Users who toggle Chatter off lose that preference when navigating away

Visibility preferences saved at user level and persist across sessions

Hiding only Chat or only Chatter log requires separate customizations

Independent toggle controls for Chatter and Chat panels

Custom CSS or JS hacks break during Odoo upgrades

Maintained module ensures compatibility across Odoo 16, 17, 18, and 19

Complete Chatter Visibility Management for Your Odoo Instance

Hide and Show Chatter

A dynamic toggle control appears in every form view, allowing users to instantly collapse or expand the full Chatter widget — including messages, activities, and followers.

Why it matters: users who do not need the messaging thread can reclaim screen space immediately, while those who rely on Chatter can keep it visible at all times.

Hide and Show Chat

The Chat panel can be toggled independently from the main Chatter section, giving users finer control over which collaboration elements remain visible during their workflow.

Why it matters: teams that use activity tracking but not real-time chat can hide the chat panel alone, maintaining a cleaner interface without losing visibility into scheduled activities.

Hide and Show Chatter by Groups

Administrators can assign Chatter visibility rules to specific Odoo user groups — automatically hiding or showing the Chatter based on a user's role in the system.

Why it matters: rather than relying on individual users to configure their own preferences, administrators can enforce workspace standards across entire departments.

Who Gets The Most Out Of This Module

Role

Primary Use Case

Key Outcome

Odoo Administrator

Enforce Chatter visibility rules across the organization by user group

Standardized workspace experience with zero ongoing maintenance

Data Entry Operator

Hide Chatter to focus exclusively on form fields during high-volume input sessions

Faster data entry with fewer distractions and reduced scrolling

Warehouse Manager

Collapse messaging panels on inventory records that rarely require collaboration

Streamlined operational views that prioritize stock data over conversation

Sales Manager

Keep Chatter visible for deal tracking while hiding it for internal admin records

Selective visibility that matches the communication needs of each workflow

CTO / IT Director

Eliminate custom CSS or JS workarounds for interface control

Maintainable, upgrade-safe configuration without technical debt

Small Business Owner

Give each team member the interface that fits their daily tasks

Higher productivity without investing in custom Odoo development

Versions & Documentation

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Native Odoo vs Zehntech Global Hide and Show Chatter

Capability

Zehntech Module

Native Odoo

Toggle Chatter visibility in form views

Yes

Not available

Toggle Chat panel independently

Yes

Not available

Chatter visibility control by user group

Yes

Not available

Persistent visibility preferences per user

Yes

Not available

Global control across all form views

Yes

Not available

No-code configuration

Yes

Not available

Works on both Community and Enterprise

Yes

Chatter always visible

Upgrade-safe across Odoo versions

Yes

Not applicable

Admin-enforced visibility rules

Yes

Not available

Get Started In Minutes

No development environment. No custom code. No consultant required for standard setup.

Install from the Odoo App Store

Search for zehntech_hide_and_show_chatter in your Odoo Apps menu and click Install. Compatible with Odoo 16, 17, 18, and 19 on both Community and Enterprise editions.

Enable Chatter visibility controls

Navigate to Settings and activate the Chatter toggle feature. Once enabled, toggle icons appear automatically on all form views that include the Chatter widget.

Configure group-based rules (optional)

If you need to enforce Chatter visibility by role, navigate to the user group configuration and assign hide or show rules to specific groups.

Use the toggle in form views

Users can now click the toggle control in any form view to show or hide the Chatter and Chat sections. Preferences are saved automatically.

Technical Details & Compatibility

Requirement

Odoo Versions

Editions

Hosting

Dependencies

Third-Party Dependencies

Custom Dev Required

Install Time

Server Restart

Data Migration

Module Conflicts

License

Last Tested

Lines of Code

Support

Details

16.0 · 17.0 · 18.0 · 19.0

Community · Enterprise · Odoo.sh

Odoo Online · On-Premise · Odoo.sh

CRM · Contacts · Discuss (mail) · Calendar

None

Under 3 minutes

Not required

None known

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Odoo 19.0 — May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — Global Hide and Show Chatter installs directly from the Odoo App Store with zero coding required. Toggle controls appear automatically on all form views after installation. Configuration is handled entirely through the standard Odoo admin interface in under 3 minutes.

The module applies globally across every form view that includes the Chatter widget. This covers standard Odoo modules such as CRM, Sales, Inventory, and Accounting, as well as any custom modules with Chatter enabled. No per-view configuration is required.

Yes — administrators can assign hide or show rules to any Odoo user group. This allows you to enforce a clean, Chatter-free interface for groups like data entry or warehouse teams. Users in groups with Chatter visible can still toggle it off individually if they prefer.

The module supports Odoo 16, 17, 18, and 19. Both Community and Enterprise editions are fully compatible. All deployment models are supported: Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, and On-Premise hosting.

Yes — the module saves each user's visibility preference at the user level. Once set, the preference persists across sessions, page navigations, and browser refreshes. Users never need to re-toggle their preferred state when returning to a form view.

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