WhatsApp Blur Effect

Name: WhatsApp Blur Effect
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Author: Hilmi Sühan Akar

Adds a blur effect to chat items on WhatsApp Web for more privacy.

As of June 2026, WhatsApp Blur Effect has 82 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 4 reviews in the Productivity category.

Hilmi Sühan Akar Productivity

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+30.2%

Rating0%

5.00

4 reviews

Reviews+33.3%

Version

1.6

Manifest V3

History

4 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 7, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 7, 2026	63	5.00	3	1.6
Apr 22, 2026	72	5.00	3	1.6
May 7, 2026	77	5.00	4	1.6
May 18, 2026	85	5.00	4	1.6
Now	82	5.00	4	1.6

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About

WhatsApp Blur Effect helps you protect your privacy while using WhatsApp Web.  
This extension automatically applies a blur effect to all chat items in the chat list, hiding sensitive information at a glance.  

✨ Features:
- Blur effect on all chat list items
- Automatically updates when new chats appear
- Hover over a chat to unblur it
- Minimal and lightweight (no data collection, no background scripts)

🔒 Privacy:
- This extension does NOT collect, store, or share any personal data.
- All operations are performed locally on your device’s browser.
- No external servers or third parties are involved.

Perfect for users who want an extra layer of privacy while working in public places, live streaming, or screen sharing.