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Page Privacy Shield

by Abdullah Bhatti · Accessibility
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Shows a privacy overlay when cursor leaves the tab

Users
6
−2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#236K
#198K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 19 Mar 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
047Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 6 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 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 Page Privacy Shield

🛡️ PrivacyShield: Instant Screen Privacy PrivacyShield is a simple but powerful Chrome extension that helps protect your privacy when you need to step away from your computer or when someone approaches your desk. 🔍 How It Helps Have you ever been in a situation where: 👀 A coworker unexpectedly walks up behind you? 💻 You need to quickly leave your desk during a sensitive task? ☕ You're working in a public space and want to protect your information? PrivacyShield instantly covers your entire browser tab with a neutral dark screen when your cursor leaves the tab or when you switch to another application. The moment you return, your content is immediately visible again. ✅ Perfect For: 🏢 Office workers handling sensitive information 📚 People working in public spaces like cafes or libraries 🔒 Anyone who values their privacy and doesn't want others to see what they're working on ⏱️ Situations where you need to quickly step away from your computer 💡 How It's Different Unlike traditional screen lockers that require manual activation, PrivacyShield works automatically when you move your cursor away from the browser tab. This means you don't have to remember to lock your screen - it happens instantly, giving you peace of mind without interrupting your workflow. The subtle loading animation gives the impression that you're simply waiting for content to load rather than deliberately hiding something, making it a discreet way to maintain your privacy. 🚀 Simple to Use Just install the extension, click its icon, and toggle it on. That's it! Now you can browse with confidence knowing your screen will automatically be protected when you need it.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days−2−25.0%00.00
6 months+4+200.0%00.00
1 year0+0.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.015 Mar 2025

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
15 Mar 2025
Size
57 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Support
linktr.ee
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTab

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