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Slack UI Hider

by Yuya Makiyama · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Blur UI elements in Slack to protect sensitive information during screen sharing or recordings

Users
11
+1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#189K
#158K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 12 Nov 2025

Users

monthly, 11 months
0611Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 11 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 11 months
001Nov 2025May 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 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 Slack UI Hider

**Protect your privacy and sensitive information during Slack screen shares, recordings, and presentations with Slack UI Hider.** Whether you're sharing your screen in a meeting, recording a tutorial, or presenting to clients, Slack UI Hider gives you complete control over what's visible in your Slack workspace. Instantly blur any UI element to keep confidential information private while maintaining your workflow. **🚀 Key Features** • Selective Blurring - Choose exactly which elements to blur: channels, DMs, messages, usernames, reactions, and more • Hover to Reveal - Temporarily unblur elements on hover for quick access while maintaining privacy • Smart Categories - Organized controls for workspace, channels, communication, and content elements • Instant Sync - Settings apply immediately across all Slack tabs • Non-Destructive - Blurs content without hiding it completely, preserving layout and functionality • One-Click Actions - Quickly blur all elements or clear all settings with dedicated buttons **📋 What You Can Blur** • Workspace name and switcher • Private, public, and external channels • Direct messages and group conversations • Message content and threads • User names and profile pictures • Reactions and emoji responses • Apps and bot integrations • Starred channels **Simple to Use** 1. Click the extension icon while in Slack 2. Toggle the elements you want to blur 3. Your settings are saved and applied instantly No configuration needed. No performance impact. Just instant privacy when you need it. If you like it, I'd appreciate it if you could star the repo! https://github.com/yuyamakiyama/slack-ui-hider

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−8.3%00.00
30 days+1+10.0%00.00
6 months+6+120.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.011 Nov 2025

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
11 Nov 2025
Size
774 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
pglopipbgnkkoapmbkcdakpcggafapdm

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTab
Site access
https://*.slack.com/*

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