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BlurChat

by Naeem · Privacy & Security
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Blur the chats on WhatsApp Web for better privacy.

Users
540
+9 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#42K
#35K among extensions
Version
1.3.0
updated 23 Sep 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
0270540Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 540 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
023Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About BlurChat

BlurChat is a simple Chrome extension that blurs the chat window on WhatsApp Web to enhance privacy in public settings. With just a click of a button, the extension blurs your chat window and sidebar, ensuring that your conversations remain private.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+1+0.2%00.00
30 days+9+1.7%00.00
6 months+290+116.0%+10.00
1 year+470+671.4%+10.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.3.023 Sep 2025
1.1.023 Sep 2025
1.0.022 Mar 2025

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
22 Mar 2025
Size
332 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
i-naeem.github.io
Extension ID
nhndojajncibjgdmihadlejpbpngkmkf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
scripting
Site access
https://web.whatsapp.com/*

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