Privacy Guard for WhatsApp Web

Secure your WhatsApp Web with smart lock, panic button, and blur mode. Your privacy, your control.

As of June 2026, Privacy Guard for WhatsApp Web has 26 users in the Workflow & Planning category.

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Version
1.0.1
Manifest V3

History

8 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

27.6815.53.3200000000000003Apr 1, 2026Jun 10, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 1, 202651.0.1
Apr 9, 202671.0.1
Apr 20, 202681.0.1
May 7, 2026101.0.1
May 13, 2026141.0.1
May 22, 2026121.0.1
Jun 1, 2026151.0.1
Jun 10, 2026171.0.1
Now261.0.1

Permissions & access

Permissions
storageactiveTab
Host access
https://web.whatsapp.com/*

Screenshots

Privacy Guard for WhatsApp Web screenshot 1Privacy Guard for WhatsApp Web screenshot 2

About

🔒 WhatsApp Web Privacy Guard is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your privacy and security while using WhatsApp Web.
It helps protect your messages from prying eyes when using WhatsApp Web in offices, shared computers, or public environments.

This extension combines WhatsApp Web locking, hiding, and message blurring features into one simple and powerful tool.

✨ Key Features

🔐 WhatsApp Web Lock (Smart Lock)
- Lock WhatsApp Web with a PIN or password
- Automatically lock after a period of inactivity
- Lock when switching tabs or minimizing the browser
- Temporary lock after multiple failed attempts
- Trusted device option

🫥 Panic Button – Instant Hide
- Instantly hide WhatsApp Web with a single shortcut
- Display a realistic Google Docs or Excel screen
- Activate privacy protection in seconds using keyboard shortcuts

🌫️ Message & Media Blur
- Automatically blur message content
- Blur photos and videos for extra privacy
- Hide contact names and chat previews
- Reveal content temporarily on hover or click

👻 Ghost Mode – Private Reading
- Helps prevent read receipts while viewing messages
- Designed to reduce typing and online status triggers
- Experimental privacy focused feature

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl + L Lock WhatsApp Web
- Alt + Shift + X Activate Panic Mode

🔒 Privacy & Security
- All settings are stored locally in your browser
- No data is sent to external servers
- Message content is never shared with third parties

🎯 Who Is This For
- Office workers using WhatsApp Web
- Users on shared or public computers
- Anyone concerned about WhatsApp Web privacy
- Users whose screens may be visible to others

WhatsApp Web Privacy Guard is a powerful privacy and security extension built specifically for WhatsApp Web.
Install it customize your settings and use WhatsApp Web with confidence.

Disclaimer
This extension is not affiliated with associated with endorsed by or sponsored by WhatsApp or its parent company.
WhatsApp is a registered trademark of WhatsApp LLC.

Technical

Version
1.0.1
Manifest
V3
Size
525KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
24
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
bamofpcimeblhjebokcdgodfkohbeedg
Developer ID
u5e8dd3167d167be2dda32936d5286ea2
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Jan 21, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
Jan 21, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 10, 2026

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