WhatsApp Web Privacy Blur icon

WhatsApp Web Privacy Blur

by ykankilinc · Privacy & Security
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Blur messages and sensitive info on WhatsApp Web for privacy.

Users
58
+8 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#102K
#85K among extensions
Version
1.2
updated 22 Sep 2026

Users

monthly, 8 months
03059Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 58 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 8 months
001Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About WhatsApp Web Privacy Blur

WhatsApp Web Privacy Blur enhances your privacy while using WhatsApp Web. It blurs messages, profile pictures, contact names, media previews, and text input to prevent shoulder surfing. Hover over any blurred element to reveal it temporarily. Features include a screen lock with password protection, auto-lock timer, and a keyboard shortcut (Alt+Shift+L). All data is stored locally — nothing is sent to external servers. ## Features ### 🔒 Privacy Blur Granular control over what you want to hide: - **Blur All Messages**: Blurs chat bubbles and message text. - **Blur Last Messages**: Blurs the message preview in the sidebar. - **Media Preview**: Blurs images, videos, stickers, and GIFs in the chat. - **Media Gallery**: Blurs media in the drawer/info panel. - **Text Input**: Blurs the typing area until you hover. - **Profile Pictures**: Blurs all contact photos and avatars. - **Group/User Names**: Blurs names in headers and the contact list. - **No Hover Delay**: Option to unblur items instantly on hover without a transition. ### 🛡️ Screen Lock Security Protect your WhatsApp Web session from prying eyes: - **Password Protection**: Set a custom password to lock the interface. - **Auto-Lock**: Automatically locks the screen after a set period of inactivity (default: 5 mins). - **Manual Lock**: "Lock Now" button for instant security. - **Shortcut Lock**: Press `Alt + Shift + L` to instantly lock the screen. - **Popup Security**: The extension settings menu is also password-protected when Screen Lock is enabled.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−1.7%00.00
30 days+8+16.0%00.00
6 months+53+1060.0%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.222 Sep 2026
1.013 Feb 2026

Details

Category
Privacy & Security
First seen
13 Feb 2026
Size
237 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
jmceggbfiboojiiflcdpdgmjfojgihcl

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 3
Permissions
storage
Site access
https://web.whatsapp.com/*

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