Privacy Extension for WhatsApp Web: Chat Lock, Media Blur & Hover Unblur

Tracking since Apr 11, 2026.

Changelog

• Apr 21, 2026
  description

  Using WhatsApp Web in an office, cafe or shared space means constantly worrying about wandering eyes reading your private chats. I built this completely free, ad-free extension to give you back your peace of mind so you can text securely without minimizing tabs every time someone walks by.
  
  WA Web Privacy is a premium-grade privacy tool with a clean, modern UI that seamlessly integrates right into your browser. No paywalls, no subscriptions—just total control over your screen.
  
  🔥 Core Features in Detail:
  
   Password Screen Lock:
  Need to step away from your laptop? Secure your entire WhatsApp session with a custom password. You can lock it manually with one click, or set a custom inactivity timer (e.g., 1 minute) so it automatically locks itself if you forget.
  
   Smart Hover-to-Unblur:
  Protect your screen from shoulder-surfers. This feature automatically blurs your chat list, contact names, profile pictures, recent messages, and media previews. To read something, simply hover your mouse over it. Move your mouse away, and it instantly blurs again. You can even customize the exact blur intensity!
  
   Text Input Blur:
  Keep the message you are currently drafting safe. Your text input box remains completely blurred out to anyone looking at your screen until you actually click inside it to type.
  
   Whole-Screen Idle Protection:
  Set a custom idle timer (e.g., 5 seconds). If you haven't moved your mouse or typed anything, the extension will automatically blur the entire WhatsApp Web interface until you return.
  
  ✨ Why use this extension?
  
  100% Free Forever: Every single feature is unlocked.
  
  Zero Ads: No annoying pop-ups or tracking.
  
  Modern UI: A beautiful, easy-to-use control panel that looks native to your browser.
  
  Fast & Lightweight: Optimized so it won't slow down your browser.
  
  (Note: This extension is an independent privacy tool for WhatsApp Web and is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by WhatsApp Inc. or Meta Platforms, Inc.)

  Using WhatsApp Web in an office, cafe or shared space means constantly worrying about wandering eyes reading your private chats. I built this completely free, ad-free extension to give you back your peace of mind so you can text securely without minimizing tabs every time someone walks by.
  
  WA Web Privacy is a premium grade privacy tool with a clean, modern UI that seamlessly integrates right into your browser. No paywalls, no subscriptions just total control over your screen.
  
   Core Features in Detail:
  
   Password Screen Lock:
  Need to step away from your laptop? Secure your entire WhatsApp session with a custom password. You can lock it manually with one click, or set a custom inactivity timer (e.g., 1 minute) so it automatically locks itself if you forget.
  
   Smart Hover to Unblur:
  Protect your screen from shoulder-surfers. This feature automatically blurs your chat list, contact names, profile pictures, recent messages, and media previews. To read something, simply hover your mouse over it. Move your mouse away, and it instantly blurs again. You can even customize the exact blur intensity!
  
   Text Input Blur:
  Keep the message you are currently drafting safe. Your text input box remains completely blurred out to anyone looking at your screen until you actually click inside it to type.
  
   Whole Screen Idle Protection:
  Set a custom idle timer (e.g., 5 seconds). If you haven't moved your mouse or typed anything, the extension will automatically blur the entire WhatsApp Web interface until you return.
  
   Why use this extension?
  
  100% Free Forever: Every single feature is unlocked.
  
  Zero Ads: No annoying pop ups or tracking.
  
  Modern UI: A beautiful, easy to use control panel that looks native to your browser.
  
  Fast & Lightweight: Optimized so it won't slow down your browser.
  
  (Note: This extension is an independent privacy tool for WhatsApp Web and is not affiliated with, sponsored, or endorsed by WhatsApp Inc. or Meta Platforms, Inc.)

Permissions & access

Permissions

storage

Host access

https://web.whatsapp.com/*

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