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Private WhatsApp – Visual Privacy by ysf.sabir

Protect your WhatsApp Web privacy with smart blur, screen lock, and customizable visual controls.

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About this extension
Private WhatsApp is a browser extension designed to give you more control over your visual privacy while using WhatsApp Web.

Whether you are working in a shared office, studying in a public place, or simply prefer a more discreet screen, Private WhatsApp provides customizable tools to help keep sensitive interface content less visible.
  • Smart Visual Blur: Blur supported conversations and interface elements.
  • Hover to Reveal: Temporarily reveal supported content when needed.
  • Adjustable Blur Strength: Customize the intensity of visual effects.
  • Sidebar Control: Hide the conversation sidebar for a cleaner screen.
  • PIN Protection: Lock the extension interface using a configurable PIN.
  • Automatic Lock: Automatically lock after a configured period of inactivity.
  • Panic Lock: Quickly activate the lock using the Alt + Shift + P keyboard shortcut.
  • Silent Mode: Additional privacy-focused interface behavior.
  • Local Settings: Save your preferences using the browser's local extension storage.
  • Dynamic Island: Access quick privacy controls directly from a floating toolbar.


Private WhatsApp is designed as a local visual privacy tool. Its settings are stored using the browser's extension storage.

Visual blur is intended to reduce casual visibility of sensitive content. It does not encrypt messages, prevent screenshots, or replace WhatsApp's own account security features.


Configure your preferred privacy settings through the extension popup and enjoy a more discreet WhatsApp Web experience.


Developed by Youssef Sabir.

GitHub: https://github.com/youssefsabir101

Private WhatsApp is an independent third-party extension and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to WhatsApp or Meta Platforms, Inc.
Developer comments
Private WhatsApp is an independent Manifest V3 browser extension developed by Youssef Sabir.

The extension provides visual privacy controls for WhatsApp Web, including smart blur, PIN lock, automatic lock, and quick controls through the Dynamic Island.

The extension uses browser local storage to save user preferences and PIN-related data.

Its content scripts are restricted to https://web.whatsapp.com/*.

The extension is not affiliated with WhatsApp or Meta Platforms, Inc.

Developer: Youssef Sabir
GitHub: https://github.com/youssefsabir101
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Permissions and data

Required permissions:

  • Access your data for web.whatsapp.com

Optional permissions:

  • Access your data for web.whatsapp.com

Data collection:

  • The developer says this extension doesn't require data collection.
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Version
3.5
Size
1.65 MB
Last updated
5 days ago (Oct 30, 2026)
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  • social media
  • whatsapp
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