Whatsapp Web Contact Hide and Blur Toggle

Hide, blur and change visibility of the contact sidebar on WhatsApp Web for privacy.

As of June 2026, Whatsapp Web Contact Hide and Blur Toggle has 1,000 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 5 reviews in the Privacy & Security category.

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Version
1.4.0
Manifest V3

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabstoragescripting
Host access
None declared

Screenshots

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About

WhatsApp Web Contact Hide and Blur Toggle is a versatile browser extension designed to enhance your privacy while using WhatsApp Web. With this extension, you gain the ability to effortlessly hide, blur, and adjust the visibility of the contact sidebar, ensuring your conversations remain private and secure. Users can also adjust the level of blur!

Key Features

• Hide Sidebar
Instantly hide the contact sidebar with a single click for a distraction-free and private WhatsApp Web experience.

• Hover Unblur
Temporarily unblur the sidebar when hovering your mouse over it. You can disable this behavior in the extension settings if you prefer manual unblurring via the toggle button.

• Adjustable Blur
Fine-tune the blur strength using a slider to conceal contact names, messages, and profile photos—perfect for public environments.

• Hide, Minimize & Restore Overlay
Minimize the UI overlay to a small button in the bottom-left corner when it’s not needed. Restore it anytime with a single click.
(Updated with the July 2024 version.)

• Drag & Drop Overlay
Reposition the UI overlay anywhere on your screen to keep your workspace clean and unobstructed.

• NEW: Keyboard Shortcuts
Quickly toggle Hide/Unhide or Blur/Unblur using customizable keyboard shortcuts—no need to open the extension panel.

• NEW: Blur Search Bar & Filter Button
You now have the option to also blur the search bar and chat filter button, giving you full control over what is hidden from view.

Use Cases:

Hide from Busybody:
Protect your privacy from gossiping colleagues, bosses, or any onlookers when you're in an office with no privacy.

Public Presentations:
Perfect for presentations in public, schools, or business meetings, preventing awkward moments by hiding your contacts and message details.

Privacy in Public Spaces:
Maintain your privacy in cafes, libraries, classrooms, or any public setting where prying eyes might be a concern.

With WhatsApp Web Contact Hide and Blur Toggle, you can ensure your conversations stay private, no matter where you are. This extension is essential for anyone who values their privacy while using WhatsApp Web.

Technical

Version
1.4.0
Manifest
V3
Size
43.72KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u61e3855452c2b124085e3cd7abe94771
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
May 19, 2024
Last Updated (Store)
Dec 6, 2025
Last Scraped
Jun 3, 2026
Website

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