MaskIt: Blur, Replace, or Hide Social Media Names icon

MaskIt: Blur, Replace, or Hide Social Media Names

by tejasmate@zoho.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 19 Oct 2026

Blur, replace, or hide your username, full name, and other words on social media profiles.

Users
52
+13 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#108K
#90K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 18 Jun 2025

Users

monthly, 16 months
02652Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 52 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months
001Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 19 Oct 2026: 0 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 MaskIt: Blur, Replace, or Hide Social Media Names

Take control of your online identity with MaskIt! Ever wanted to browse social media, take a screenshot, or share your screen during a presentation without exposing your name and personal details? MaskIt is the ultimate privacy tool that lets you selectively blur or completely replace your identity on Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn. With just a few clicks, you can instantly obscure your username, full name, and even a custom list of sensitive words (like your company or project names). Our goal is to give you peace of mind, allowing you to use the web on your own terms. Key Features: ✨ Dual Masking Modes: Choose between a subtle Blur effect (which reveals on hover) or a complete Replace function that swaps text with a placeholder like [username]. 🎯 Platform-Specific Control: Set different rules for Instagram, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn. What you hide on one platform doesn't have to affect the others. 🌐 Global Word List: Create a list of custom words to be masked everywhere, ensuring consistent privacy across all supported sites. ⌨️ Powerful Keyboard Shortcuts: Use Ctrl+Shift+X to instantly toggle all masks on or off for the current site, and Ctrl+Shift+H to force a re-scan of the page. 🔒 100% Private and Secure: MaskIt operates entirely on your computer. We do not track, collect, or store any of your data. Your privacy is our priority. Perfect For: Professionals who need to share their screen during demos without revealing personal profile info. Content Creators making tutorials or live-streaming. Privacy-conscious users who want an extra layer of anonymity while browsing. Install MaskIt today and take the first step towards a more private and secure social media experience

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−3−5.5%00.00
30 days+13+33.3%00.00
6 months+24+85.7%00.00
1 year+41+372.7%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where MaskIt: Blur, Replace, or Hide Social Media Names appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
replace#71+1

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.018 Jun 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
18 Jun 2025
Size
32 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
bbplgdmjnpfmmnjhdkdkcgifbjofmkfg

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabstoragecontextMenus
Site access
*://*.instagram.com/**://*.twitter.com/**://*.x.com/**://*.linkedin.com/*

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