X Blur Mode

by 173p · Privacy & Security

Manifest V3 Free

View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Hide your handle, names, avatars, DMs and unread counts on x.com and twitter.com so nobody can read over your shoulder.

Users

+3 in 30 days

Rating

5.0 / 5

unchanged in 30 days

Ratings

0 in 30 days

Store rank

#169K

#141K among extensions

Version

1.0.2

updated 5 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 2 months

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 14 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 months

Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 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 X Blur Mode

Keeps the person sitting next to you from reading your timeline or messages. Redacts handles, display names, avatars, media, direct messages, and unread counts on x.com/twitter.com. Features: - Handles: Redacts @handles across timelines, profiles, and mentions - Display names: Blurs display names on posts and in DMs - Profile pictures: Blurs all avatars - Direct messages: Blurs message bubbles and inbox preview snippets - DM inbox list: Blurs the left conversation sidebar in DMs - Media: Blurs photos, videos, and link cards - Unread counts: Hides unread notification and DM badges - Reveal on hover: Hover any blurred item or message to temporarily read it - Panic / Idle overlay: Quick screen hide with Esc to restore 100% Private: - No background scripts - No external network requests - No data collection or tracking - Settings are stored strictly in your browser's storage