Privacy for WhatsApp

Name: Privacy for WhatsApp
Author: Rakshan Manvaith

Blur chat messages, text previews, images, videos, profile pictures, and contact names on WhatsApp Web for privacy.

As of June 2026, Privacy for WhatsApp has 13 users in the Productivity category.

Rakshan Manvaith Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+160.0%

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Version

1.0.4

Manifest V3

History

5 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 29, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 29, 2026	5	—	—	1.0.4
May 8, 2026	6	—	—	1.0.4
May 16, 2026	8	—	—	1.0.4
May 25, 2026	10	—	—	1.0.4
Jun 4, 2026	12	—	—	1.0.4
Now	13	—	—	1.0.4

Permissions & access

Permissions: storagescripting
Host access: https://web.whatsapp.com/

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About

Protect your privacy on WhatsApp Web by blurring sensitive content. This extension helps you use WhatsApp discreetly in public spaces, offices, or when sharing your screen.

BLUR FEATURES:
• Blur Chat Messages - Hide message text in conversations
• Blur Sidebar Previews - Conceal message previews in the chat list  
• Blur Images & Videos - Hide photos and videos in conversations
• Blur Gallery Thumbnails - Obscure thumbnails when viewing shared images
• Blur Profile Pictures - Hide contact profile photos
• Blur Contact Names - Conceal names of your contacts
• Blur Text Input - Hide what you're typing

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
• Hover to Reveal - Hover over blurred content to view it temporarily
• Quick Toggle - Enable or disable all blur features with one click
• Keyboard Shortcut - Press Ctrl+Shift+X or (Cmd+Shift+X on Mac) to toggle privacy on/off
• Dark and Light Theme - Choose your preferred appearance
• Individual Controls - Enable only the features you need

USE CASES:
• Working in open offices
• Using shared computers
• Screen sharing during calls
• Public spaces like cafes or airports

PRIVACY:
This extension works locally in your browser. It does not collect, store, or transmit any data. No account required. No network requests.