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Chat Privacy Shield

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

Blur and hide chats, names, and shared images on WhatsApp Web and Telegram Web. Not affiliated with WhatsApp, Meta or Telegram.

Users
11
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#185K
#155K among extensions
Version
2.1.0
updated 12 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 4 months
0714Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 4 months
001Jun 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 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 Chat Privacy Shield

Chat Privacy Shield helps protect your privacy while using online messaging and collaboration platforms in public, shared, or professional environments. Whether you're working in an office, studying in a library, sharing your screen during a meeting, recording content, or using chat applications in public spaces, Chat Privacy Shield helps prevent sensitive conversations from being exposed to people around you. Features: • Blur chat messages and conversation content. • Hide participant names and profile information. • Blur images, media previews, and attachments. • Quick privacy controls with a single click. • Lightweight and easy to use. • Designed for messaging and collaboration platforms. • Expandable support for additional chat applications over time. Supported platforms currently include selected web-based chat services, with additional platforms planned in future releases. Privacy First: Chat Privacy Shield does not collect, store, transmit, or sell personal data. All processing is performed locally within your browser, and no conversation content is sent to external servers. Ideal for: • Remote workers • Customer support agents • Students • Content creators • Professionals handling sensitive information • Anyone who values privacy while using online messaging platforms Disclaimer: Chat Privacy Shield is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any messaging platform or service provider. Currently supports WhatsApp Web. Support for additional messaging platforms is planned in future releases. ── Free vs Pro ── Everything listed above is free and stays free: blur, hide names, hide profile photos, reveal on hover, unread badges, scheduled auto-blur, status preview and download, and 6 languages. One optional feature is paid: PIN Lock — a full lock screen that asks for a PIN every time WhatsApp Web opens. It is a one-time purchase, sold outside the Chrome Web Store at: https://arturdev.gumroad.com/l/pin-lock The extension is fully functional without it.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−8.3%00.00
30 days−1−8.3%00.00

Version history

23 versions recorded
2.1.012 Oct 2026
2.0.04 Oct 2026
1.15.027 Sep 2026
1.14.020 Sep 2026
1.13.18 Sep 2026
1.13.06 Sep 2026
1.12.330 Aug 2026
1.12.226 Aug 2026

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
7 Jun 2026
Size
83 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
arturdev98.github.io
Support
github.com
Extension ID
gillcdhclnchpkbifcnipfckmapodjpm

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 3
Permissions
storagecommandsscriptingactiveTab
Site access
https://web.whatsapp.com/*

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