Instant privacy protection - Panic button for screen sharing
Users
21
+2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#151K
#126K among extensions
Version
1.4.3
updated 3 Aug 2026
Users
monthly, 12 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:21 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 12 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:4 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 Privacy Shield
Privacy Shield - Your Screen Sharing Safety Net
Privacy Shield is a privacy protection extension for video calls, screen sharing, and demo recordings. Instantly shield the current tab with Ctrl+Shift+S or Command+Shift+S, or protect all supported web tabs at once when you need broader coverage.
What's New in Version 1.4.2
- Improved shield restoration after reloading or navigating a tab
- Fixed an issue where idle-activated shields could deactivate unexpectedly
- Improved state synchronization when shielding multiple tabs
- Improved reliability during the early stages of page loading
- Added safer cleanup when a shield cannot be restored
No new permissions are required. Your existing settings and workflow remain unchanged.
Key Features
Instant Shielding
- Protect the current tab instantly with a keyboard shortcut
- Open the popup from the extension icon to activate or deactivate protection
- Click the overlay or press ESC to turn protection off quickly
Shield All Supported Tabs
- Use Ctrl+Shift+X or Command+Shift+X to shield supported web tabs across all open windows
- Protect your workspace before screen sharing without checking tabs one by one
- Restricted Chrome pages are automatically skipped
Idle Auto-Shield
- Automatically shields a tab after no mouse, keyboard, touch, or wheel activity
- Choose a 5-second, 10-second, 30-second, or 1-minute idle timeout
- Reduces accidental activation on dynamic sites, such as Gmail, by ignoring minor mouse jitter
Region Masking
- Blur only selected parts of a page instead of the entire screen
- Remember selected regions per site and restore them after reload
4 Overlay Modes
- Blur with adjustable intensity from 5 to 25
- White screen
- Black screen
- Checker pattern
Custom Settings
- Adjustable blur intensity
- Auto-deactivate timer for manually activated shields: 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 5 minutes
- Optional notifications
- Per-tab shield state management
Perfect For
- Video calls and screen sharing
- Recording tutorials or demos
- Presentations with sensitive data
- Quick privacy when someone approaches
- Protecting personal information during live streams
Privacy First
- No personal data collection
- No external servers
- No ads, tracking, or analytics
- All settings are stored locally in your browser
- Page content and form data are never transmitted externally
Note
Due to Chrome security restrictions, Privacy Shield cannot run on internal or restricted pages, including chrome://, chrome-extension://, and the Chrome Web Store.
Made by OOAK.STUDIO
Simple, fast, and privacy-focused.
Contact: ooak.studio.101@gmail.com
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