WhatsApp Blur Effect

by Hilmi Sühan Akar · Tools

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Adds a blur effect to chat items on WhatsApp Web for more privacy.

Users

+14 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#85K

#71K among extensions

Version

1.6

updated 16 Oct 2025

Users

monthly, 14 months

Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 97 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 14 months

Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 5 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About WhatsApp Blur Effect

WhatsApp Blur Effect helps you protect your privacy while using WhatsApp Web. This extension automatically applies a blur effect to all chat items in the chat list, hiding sensitive information at a glance. ✨ Features: - Blur effect on all chat list items - Automatically updates when new chats appear - Hover over a chat to unblur it - Minimal and lightweight (no data collection, no background scripts) 🔒 Privacy: - This extension does NOT collect, store, or share any personal data. - All operations are performed locally on your device’s browser. - No external servers or third parties are involved. Perfect for users who want an extra layer of privacy while working in public places, live streaming, or screen sharing.